Chili Beef Stew Recipe

This comforting Chili Beef Stew is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that's perfect for busy evenings. Not too spicy, this flavorful stew features tender beef, hearty beans, and a hint of chili, making it a satisfying and delicious meal the whole family will love. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 544.6 kcal
Protein 108g
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Ingredients for Chili Beef Stew

  • Boneless Beef Chuck
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • Garlic Clove
  • Salt
  • Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Tomatoes
  • 4 oz canned green chilies, chopped (or 2-3 fresh, depending on heat preference)
  • Red Kidney Beans
  • Cheddar Cheese

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How to Make Chili Beef Stew

  1. Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Return beef to the pot. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes and their liquid, and the chopped green chilies.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender (approximately 45-60 minutes).
  7. Carefully skim off any excess fat from the surface of the stew.
  8. Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans.
  9. Continue cooking, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the stew has slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  10. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the stew.
  11. Cook for a few more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

41g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chili Beef Stew?

Chili Beef Stew takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chili Beef Stew?

Chili Beef Stew has approximately 544.6 calories per serving, with about 108 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chili Beef Stew?

The key ingredients for Chili Beef Stew are Boneless Beef Chuck, Flour, Butter, Onion, Garlic Clove, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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