About
Grandpa Chuck's Roast Chili isn't like ordinary chili. Not by a mile. This chili doesn't bother with ground beef. Instead, it uses extra-succulent chuck roast, pan-seared and then slow-cooked to tender perfection, as its meaty foundation. Surrounding it is a rich, tomato-infused broth with spicy onions and peppers, the heart of any good chili. Nothing tastes like Grandpa Chuck's Roast Chili, and that's what makes it the best!
Ingredients
- For the chili:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more, to taste
- 3 pounds beef chuck, boneless, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- salt, to taste
- Optional, for topping:
- sour cream, to taste
- cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
- fresh jalapeños, to taste, sliced
- fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped
Directions
Step 1 -In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Step 2 -Season the beef pieces with the black pepper.
Step 3 -In three batches, add the beef pieces to the hot oil and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 -Transfer the browned beef pieces to a slow cooker and repeat the browning process with the extra oil and the remaining beef pieces.
Step 5 -In the hot skillet with the beef drippings, add the onions and the garlic and cook, while stirring, until the onions are tender, about 4 minutes.
Step 6 -Add the cumin and the ancho chili powder to the onion mixture and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 7 -Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker.
Step 8 -Add the beef broth, the diced tomatoes and their juices, the tortilla chips, the chipotle peppers, and the tomato paste to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Step 9 -Cover the slow cooker and cook until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together, about 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high heat.
Step 10 -Taste the beef mixture for seasoning and add the salt and the black pepper, as needed.
Step 11 -Serve with your favorite toppings.
