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Delicious bowl of smoky brisket chili garnished with fresh herbs
Serine Milo

Smoky Brisket Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili made with tender brisket, spices, and beans, perfect for cozy gatherings or chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb brisket, cut into small cubes (chuck roast can work too)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (red or green)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juices (15 oz each)
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (to balance acidity)
Toppings
  • to taste sour cream
  • to taste shredded cheese
  • to taste chopped green onions
  • to taste cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Chop your onion and bell pepper while waiting for the oil to heat.
  3. Once hot, add the onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
  4. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Introduce the cubed brisket, cooking until browned on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, and all spices—chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir well and allow the flavors to blend for a couple of minutes.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and add brown sugar, stirring again.
  4. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for at least an hour.
  5. Stir occasionally and adjust consistency according to preference.
Serving
  1. Adjust seasoning to your liking and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize this chili based on your taste! You can swap brisket for ground beef or turkey for quicker cooking. Leftovers can be frozen for meal prep.

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