Rich and Smoky Chili Beef Sauce

Elevate your favorite pasta or burger with this intense, slow-simmered chili beef sauce. Dark beer and smoky chipotle create a deep, complex flavor profile.

Ingredients

• 15-30 ml olive oil
• 500 g US Angus ground beef (2:8 fat-to-lean ratio)
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 45 ml ketchup
• 22.5 g Dijon mustard
• 30 g Sriracha sauce
• 5 g chipotle chili powder
• 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 224 ml black beer
• to taste beef broth

Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil

   

   Place a stainless steel pan on the induction cooktop and pour in 15-30ml of olive oil. Heat the pan until the oil is shimmering and ready for the beef.

   Tip: Ensure the pan is evenly coated with oil before adding the beef.
2. 2Add the ground beef

   

   Carefully add 500g of US Angus ground beef into the hot pan with olive oil.

   Tip: Using a fat-to-lean ratio of 2:8 ensures the beef stays juicy while browning.
3. 3Brown the beef

   

   Use a wooden spatula to stir the ground beef constantly, breaking it apart until it is thoroughly browned.

   Tip: Browning the beef well creates a savory foundation for the sauce.
4. 4Add aromatics

   

   Add one diced white onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic to the browned beef in the pan.

   Tip: Adding the onion and garlic after the beef allows them to cook in the rendered beef fat for better flavor.
5. 5Stir-fry aromatics and beef

   

   Stir-fry the mixture of beef, diced onion, and minced garlic for approximately 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.

   Tip: Stirring frequently prevents the garlic from burning while the onions soften.
6. 6Add ketchup

   

   Incorporate 45ml of ketchup into the beef and onion mixture, stirring well to combine.

   Tip: Tomato paste can be substituted for ketchup if you prefer a more intense tomato flavor.
7. 7Add Dijon mustard

   

   Add the measured Dijon mustard into the pan with the browned beef and aromatics. Stir well to incorporate the mustard into the mixture, which will add a subtle tang and help emulsify the sauce.

   Tip: Ensure the mustard is fully blended with the beef and onions for a uniform flavor profile.
8. 8Add Sriracha sauce

   

   Squeeze the Sriracha sauce directly into the pan over the beef mixture. This will add a balanced kick of heat and garlic flavor to the chili sauce base.

   Tip: You can adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your preferred heat level.
9. 9Add chipotle chili powder

   

   Sprinkle the chipotle chili powder evenly over the ingredients in the pan. The chipotle provides a distinct smoky flavor that complements the richness of the Angus beef.

   Tip: Shake the jar gently to distribute the powder evenly across the surface of the beef.
10. 10Add Worcestershire sauce

    

    Pour the Worcestershire sauce into the pan, adding a savory umami depth to the sauce. Stir all the added ingredients together to ensure they are well combined.

    Tip: The Worcestershire sauce balances the sweetness and acidity of the other components.
11. 11Add black beer

    

    Pour the black beer into the pan with the beef mixture. The beer adds body and a rich, malty complexity to the chili sauce during the simmering process.

    Tip: Using a dark, malty beer works best to deepen the flavor of the beef sauce.
12. 12Simmer the sauce

    

    Pour in the beef broth to reach the desired consistency, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

    Tip: Simmering on low heat helps thicken the sauce and ensures the beef stays tender.

Storage & Reheating

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