Outback Steakhouse Tasmanian Chili
When I need a one-pot, make-ahead meal that’s guaranteed to satisfy and comfort, I turn to chili. While we have tons of great chili recipes—white chicken, vegetarian, Instant Pot—this copycat Outback Steakhouse Tasmanian Chili stands out as one of the best.
Ingredients :
- 2 1/2 lb. beef chuck, excess fat trimmed, cut into 1" cubes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. neutral oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or stock
- 1/4 cup masa harina or cornmeal
- Shredded cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 300°. Season beef all over with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Working in batches, arrange beef in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until deeply browned on each side, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour more oil into pot if it seems dry. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, chiles, and brown sugar, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot (this is where the extra flavor hides); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and return beef and any accumulated juices to pot. Cover pot, leaving lid slightly ajar.
- Transfer to oven and bake chili until meat is very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix masa harina with 1/4 cup water to form a paste.
- Return chili to stovetop. Stir in masa harina paste and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add more chiles, if desired, for a spicier stew.
- Divide chili among bowls. Top with cheddar and scallions.
