How to Make Lee's Chislic - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chislic is a beloved dish in South Dakota, where it originated as a way to make use of tough, flavorful cuts of meat. This simple yet delicious dish consists of cubed meat that is skewered and grilled to perfection. One popular variation of chislic is Lee's Chislic, named after its creator, and it has become a staple at gatherings and cookouts across the state.

Lee's Chislic is often made with chunks of lamb, beef, or venison, but it can also be prepared with other types of meat such ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend
  • 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • ¾ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place the beef cubes into a large mixing bowl. Season with brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ancho powder, chipotle powder, salt-free seasoning, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Cook the beef in batches in the hot oil until browned on all sides and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Drain the beef cubes briefly on a paper towel-lined plate before serving. Allow the oil to become hot again before cooking the next batch of beef.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 466mg