Prime Sirloin Beef Chili
Category
Steaks
Servings
2 to 4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Chili, the humble cool weather dish, receives an upgrade from Chef John Cuevas and USDA Prime Top Sirloin. This recipe for a classic Texas-style chili con carne (that is, just beef, no beans) is simple and relies on good quality ingredients to produce a hearty, satisfying meal.
Author:John Cuevas
Ingredients
- 2 USDA Prime Top Sirloin 8 oz, diced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and pressed
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
Directions
- In a Dutch Oven warm oil over medium high heat. Add onions, sirloin and peppers. Lightly brown.
- Stir in all dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Add tomatoes and stir.
- Add red wine and beef broth. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, It is done when the broth has changed to a chili consistency.
- Finish with salt to taste.
- Garnish with any of your favorite chili garnishes.