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Easy Dutch Oven Chili Con Carne Recipe

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Dutch Oven Chili Con Carne is a rich, hearty beef chili made with toasted dried chilies, tender chuck roast, and bold spices simmered low and slow for deep, authentic flavor. This stovetop Dutch oven chili delivers restaurant-quality results with smoky heat and comforting depth, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 guajillo peppers, toasted, seeded, and rehydrated
  • 4 ancho chili peppers, toasted, seeded, and rehydrated
  • 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 16 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

  1. Toast guajillo and ancho peppers in a dry skillet until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. Blend softened chilies with soaking liquid until smooth and set aside.
  3. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear beef in batches until browned; remove and set aside.
  5. Add remaining oil, onion, and jalapeños to the pot and sauté until softened.
  6. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  7. Return beef to the pot and add chili puree, cumin, paprika, oregano, and brown sugar.
  8. Pour in beef stock and diced tomatoes, scraping up browned bits.
  9. Cover and simmer on low for 1½ to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  10. Stir in pinto beans during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  11. Adjust seasoning, rest briefly, and serve hot.

Notes

Toasting dried chilies builds deeper flavor. For best results, simmer low and slow and let the chili rest before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: dutch oven chili con carne, beef chili recipe, authentic chili, hearty chili

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