This Beef Steak Chili is remarkably simple and full of flavor. The secret touch is beer, which adds depth without overpowering the dish. With just eight main ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a rich, warming bowl of chili on the table fast.
Why I love this recipe
Ribeye Steak Chili can be made in about 20 minutes on the stovetop or cooked low and slow in a crockpot for a hands-off meal. It scales easily, so double the ingredients when you want to feed a crowd or prepare leftovers.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions and Additions
- How to make 20 Minute Steak and Chili Recipe
- Stovetop Chili Instructions
- Slow Cooker Chili Recipe with Steak Instructions
- Pro Tips
- You may also enjoy
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Substitutions and Additions
This chili is flexible. Swap ribeye for sirloin, lean beef cubes, or use ground beef, turkey, or chicken. For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra beans or roasted vegetables.
If you prefer a chunkier tomato texture, use crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce. To increase heat, add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or diced green chiles. Any onion variety—white, yellow, sweet, or red—works well.
How to make 20 Minute Steak and Chili Recipe
Stovetop Chili Instructions
Step 1 – On a cutting board, dice the onion and cut the steak into bite-sized pieces. Trim excess fat if you prefer leaner bites.
Step 2 – Heat a Dutch oven with a light coating of oil or non-stick spray. Cook the steak and onions together, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the onion softens and the steak begins to brown.
Step 3 – Stir in the tomato sauce, chili beans, garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, and the beer if using. Mix until combined.
Step 4 – Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and flavors meld. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with your favorite toppings.
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe with Steak Instructions
Step 1 – Dice the onion and cut the steak into bite-sized pieces, trimming fat if desired.
Step 2 –Add the steak, onions, tomato sauce, chili beans, garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, and beer (optional) into a 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine.
Step 3 –Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving with toppings.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. This chili freezes well—portion into freezer-safe containers for up to three months.
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Equipment
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(Dutch oven or 6-quart slow cooker)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ribeye steak (or sirloin)
- 1 medium onion
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 32 ounce can mild chili beans in chili sauce (or spicy)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ½ cup beer (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Optional toppings – shredded cheese, sour cream, Fritos, or saltine crackers
Instructions
Stovetop instructions
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Dice the onion and cut the steak into bite-sized pieces; trim fat if desired.
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Heat a Dutch oven with a light coating of oil and cook the steak and onions about 5 minutes, stirring until the onion softens and the steak browns.
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Add tomato sauce, chili beans, garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, and beer (optional). Stir to combine.
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Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until heated through. Season to taste and serve with toppings.
Slow cooker instructions
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Dice the onion and cut the steak into bite-sized pieces; trim fat if desired.
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Place the steak, onions, tomato sauce, chili beans, garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, and beer (optional) in a 6-quart slow cooker and stir.
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Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Season and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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