Braised Beef Chilli

2 hr 20 min all in — 20 min prep, 2 hr cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

A bit of work.

Mild.

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

Oven, Saucepan, Dutch oven, Blender.

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

3 tbsp of Vinegar.

2 tbsp of Sugar.

beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.