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chuck roast chili in a dutch oven.
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Dutch Oven Chili Recipe

This Dutch Oven Chili Recipe is made with beef chuck roast, hearty beans and smoky spices. It's loaded with flavor and easy to make in a dutch oven on your stovetop, or in a camp stove over a fire pit on family camping trips!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dutch Oven, Main Dishes, One Pot
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 1 packet chili seasoning mix (or make your own)
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 4 mini peppers (diced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 small onions (wedged)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon chipotle peppers (optional)
  • 1 can kidney beans (15.5 oz)
  • 1 can northern beans (15.5 oz)
  • 1 can black beans (15.5 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 2 cups beef stock (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place chuck roast in dutch oven. On the stove, sear sides over medium heat with a dash of oil. (If cooking over a campfire, cut beef into cubes ahead of time and sear as directed.)
  • Add chili seasoning packet, diced tomatoes, peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic and chipotles (optional).
  • Stir in one cup of beef stock.
  • Close lid and bake in oven for 2 hours at 350 degrees (or cook for 2 hours over hot coals). Check liquid level halfway through to ensure meat isn't scorching.
  • Lift dutch oven out of the oven. With a knife and fork, chop roast into small pieces and stir everything together. (Skip this step for campfire cooking.)
  • Stir in the beans, the other cup of beef stock, and tomato sauce. Cover dutch oven and place back in oven (or continue to cook over campfire).
  • Cook 1 more hour until beef and beans are tender. Stir well and serve piping hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

What type of toppings work well?
  • cheddar cheese, shredded gouda, pepper jack
  • sour cream, cilantro, sweet peppers, lime, Tajin spice
  • jalapeños, salsa verde, guacamole, avocado
  • tortilla chips, french fried onions, green onions
How do I cook this recipe on the stove?
  • Follow the directions above, but instead of baking the chili in the oven, cook it over medium heat on the stovetop. 
How do I cook this recipe over a campfire? 
  • If cooking this recipe over a campfire, be sure to use an outdoor camp dutch oven (ad) made for an open flame. Do not use an enameled pot over a campfire.
  • View the Google Web Story for Dutch Oven Chili! 

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1159mg | Potassium: 1386mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 6mg