Easy Steak Chili Recipe Video}-Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

Why add cocoa powder to chili?

Adding cocoa to chili is what I call my secret ingredient but its actually a classic technique, It adds a deeper richer flavor to the chili.Cayenne pepper and chocolate are often combined to create flavorful dishes, don't knock it until you try it!

Can you freeze chili?

Yes, chili freezes beautifully! Freeze in an airtight container or ziplock freezer for up to 3 months. A great way to enjoy a bowl of chili whenever you crave it. Thaw overnight and heat on the stovetop on medium-high heat until heated through.

Can I use dry beans instead?

I prefer to use canned beans because it cuts down on the cooking time considerably. Dry beans can be used but they will need extra time to be soaked the night before and cooked on simmer for several hours before they become tender.

What are the best chili toppings?

Cheddar Cheese
Diced Red Onions
Sour Cream
Jalapeno Peppers
Cilantro
Tortilla Chips or Fritos

• 2 pounds ribeye or New York steak cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup masa harina
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1/2 red pepper diced
• 1/2 green pepper diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 6 ounce can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 beef bouillon cubes crumbled
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 cups beef stock
• 2 -14 ounce cans of pinto beans drained
• 2 -14 ounce cans of kidney beans drained

• In a small bowl add masa harina and water and whisk until combined set-aside.

• Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot on medium-high heat. Add ribeye and salt and pepper, cook, until browned.

• Add onions and peppers cook 2-3 more minutes then add garlic, cook another minute. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, beef bullion, cocoa, brown sugar, and tomato paste and stir until combined.

• Add in stock and masa and stir, add in the beans. Simmer covered 1 hour.

• Serve with your favorite toppings

Steak- You can use a tougher cut of beef like sirloin steak, chuck roast, or stew meat. But you may have to simmer longer for the beef to be tender. If you happen to have leftover steak in the refrigerator by all means use that. Just add it in the last 30 min or so of cooking time to warm through.

Tomato paste-If you have leftover tomato paste put it in a ziplock freezer bag and freeze for another recipe.

You can also use cornstarch instead of masa harina to thicken the chili.