Denver Delight Chili
Description
This Denver Delight Chili is a robust and comforting dish that captures the essence of classic American comfort food. The base relies on tender cubes of boneless round steak, which become incredibly soft after hours of gentle simmering. A complex blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a hint of brown sugar, creates a deep, rich flavor profile that is both savory and slightly sweet. The addition of minced onion and garlic powder adds aromatic depth, while beef broth and tomato sauce bring everything together in a thick, hearty sauce. This chili is perfect for cold evenings, game day gatherings, or any time you crave a satisfying, home-cooked meal. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld further.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim the boneless round steak and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
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In a large Dutch oven or heavy saucepot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding, browning them on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned meat to a plate and repeat with remaining batches.
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Drain any excess fat from the pot, then return all the browned meat to the pot.
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Sprinkle the meat with ground black pepper and celery salt, stirring to coat evenly.
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Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour until meat is nearly tender.
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Stir in the chili powder, instant minced onion, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, sage, thyme, and dry mustard.
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Continue to simmer, covered, for another hour until the meat is very tender and the flavors have melded.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 432.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.7g42%
- Saturated Fat 10.5g53%
- Cholesterol 124.1mg42%
- Sodium 109.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 43.9g88%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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