How to Make Super Thick N' Beefy Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of hearty, filling dishes that satisfy your hunger and warm you up from the inside out, then you're going to love this recipe for Super Thick N' Beefy Chili. This chili is packed with flavor and loaded with tender chunks of beef, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or game day gatherings.

What sets this chili apart from the rest is its ultra-thick and rich consistency. This isn't your run-of-the-mill watery chili; it's hearty and substantial, making ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried small red beans
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds beef roast, cut into quarters
  • ¾ cup barbeque sauce
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - rinsed, seeded, and chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons red cooking wine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 dashes liquid smoke flavoring

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place beans in a large pot and cover with 7 cups water; bring to a boil. Cook beans for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours; drain.
  • Mix beans, 1 cup water, beef roast, barbeque sauce, chipotle peppers, cilantro, cooking wine, garlic, chili powder, cumin, beef bouillon powder, red pepper flakes, and liquid smoke together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until meat shreds easily when chili is stirred, 5 to 7 hours (or cook on Low for 12 hours). Stir chili to distribute meat before serving.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 976mg