Chipotle Steak Chili Recipe

Looking for a hearty, steak chili recipe? This chipotle steak chili is an amazing dinner option that’s loaded with tender sirloin steak, beans, peppers and tomatoes. Great for warming up on a cold day!

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Do you love a hot bowl of hearty chili on a cold day? This steak chili recipe will quickly become your new favorite when you’re craving a warm soup.

Made with big chunks of sirloin steak, this chili also includes two different types of beans, chopped bell pepper, sweet onion and diced tomatoes. Perfect for enjoying when you want to warm your belly after a long, cold day.

What do I need to make steak chili?

Here’s a quick reference check list of the items you’ll need to make this chili recipe. I’ve linked my favorite ingredients to Target. If you need to make a last-minute grocery run Target offers in-store pick-up or Target drive-up same day, often in just a few hours.

• Sirloin – sirloin is ideal for making steak chili. You could also use chuck roast for a more economical option. You can also buy pre-cut sirloin, which is a great time saver.
• Olive oil – you’ll need olive oil to sauté the peppers and onions.
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – these come in a small 7 oz. can. I like the Goya brand, but any can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce will do.
• Yellow onion – a medium yellow or sweet onion is great in chili.
• Green bell pepper – green bell pepper is an essential ingredient in almost any chili recipe.
• Red kidney beans – kidney beans are very traditional in most chili recipes. They offer great protein and fiber in this steak chili recipe.
• Great Northern beans – another good staple for any chili recipe, Great Northern beans offer a nice contrast as a white bean in this mostly red chili.
• Canned tomato sauce – tomato sauce is an essential ingredient in almost all chili recipes. I look for tomato sauce that has no added sugar.
• Canned diced tomatoes – a can of petite diced tomatoes is idea for this chili.
• Chili powder – chili powder an essential spice in just about any chili recipe.
• Cumin – traditionally used in Mexican cooking, cumin is a fantastic spice that adds a nice depth of flavor.
• Onion Powder – onion powder is a great addition to the flavor of the chili.
• Garlic Salt – you could also use traditional table salt, however, garlic salt add some additional flavor that is great in this chili recipe.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!

How do I make chipotle steak chili?

To make this chipotle steak chili recipe, start by trimming off any excess fat from the sirloin. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces. Add the adobo sauce and diced chipotle peppers to the steak and stir to coat. Set the steak aside.

Love chipotle peppers in adobo sauce? Check out my recipes for Chipotle Dipping Sauce and my Smokey Chipotle BBQ Sauce.

To a Dutch Oven or larger soup or stock pot, add the olive oil, diced bell pepper and onion. Sauté until the onions become translucent. Add in the steak and brown.

Once the steak has browned along side the peppers and onions, add in the beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water and spices.

Heat the chili over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer.

What is the best cut of meat for steak chili?

For this recipe go with traditional sirloin. You can also use tri-tip sirloin, brisket, short ribs or chuck roast.

What to serve with steak chili?

Many people enjoy serving chili with corn bread, cheese biscuits or cheesy breadsticks.

Here are some of our favorite dips and appetizers that could be served alongside this chili:

• Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Loaded Steak Nachos
• White Queso Dip
• Black Bean Corn Salsa
• Pineapple Mango Salsa
• Smokey Chipotle Dipping Sauce
• Cream Cheese Corn Dip

What toppings are good on chili?

Ideal toppings for chili include sour cream, chives, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, fresh lime wedges, sliced or diced avocados and even tortilla chips.

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Hearty Chipotle Steak Chili

Erin Indahl-Fink

This hearty Chipotle Steak Chili recipe is an amazing dinner option that's loaded with tender sirloin steak, beans, peppers and tomatoes. Perfect if you love a hot, delicious bowl of soup on a cold day!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Soups and Stews

Cuisine Mexican/American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

• Stock Pot or Dutch Oven This Le Creuset Dutch oven is one of my all-time favorite pieces of cookware. Super durable and versatile! Great for soups and stews.
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Ingredients

  

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• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb. Sirloin cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce
• 2-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce diced
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 (15 oz. can) red kidney beans rinsed
• 1 (15 oz. can) great northern beans rinsed
• 1 (15 oz. can) tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz. can) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, add the sirloin tips, adobo sauce, and chipotle peppers. Stir to coat the steak. Set aside.
• Heat a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Remove from pot.
• To the same pot, with the peppers and onions, add the coated steak, and sauté until mostly browned. Add the rinsed beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and garlic salt. Stir to combine.
• Bring chili to low boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or jalapeño peppers.

Notes

Slow Cooker Options: Follow same instructions. Cooking times are 3-4 hours on high, or 5-6 hours on low.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 442mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

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