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Last Updated: Jan 5, 2024 by Angela Latimer · 12 Comments

Prime Rib Chili

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This easy-to-make Prime Rib Chili uses deliciously tender chunks of prime rib roast leftovers and my homemade chili seasoning mix! Add some sautéed onion and garlic, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and three types of beans for a wonderful leftover prime rib chili dinner!

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Deliciously rich prime rib chili is a wonderful use of leftover prime rib roast dinner!
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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • ❔ Do I Have To Use Prime Rib Roast Leftovers
  • 🔪 How To Make Prime Rib Chili
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

This hearty chili is perfect for those leftovers - whether it's prime rib, roast beef, or steak!

My family and I are big fans of homemade chili! I know, you can't tell because I haven't built up a generous selection of chili recipes here on the blog. Yet.

However, my homemade chili seasoning recipe has been up on the blog for years. My easy homemade chili mix is the base for any number of tasty chili flavors and ingredient combinations!

🥘 Ingredients

This great steakhouse chili combines my favorite chili seasoning with your perfect medium-rare prime rib leftovers for an out-of-this-world chili!

  • Olive Oil - or your favorite cooking oil, to sauté the base ingredients and get your chili started!
  • Onion - diced onion is part of the trio of ingredients that are the base flavors. White and yellow onions can both be used for chili recipes; even a red onion works if that's what you have on hand!
  • Garlic - minced garlic is another part of the trio that will be the base for your chili.
  • Jalapeno - I'm using a couple of jalapenos in my chili, but the amount can be scaled down if you're worried about the chili being spicy. Omit the jalapenos entirely for a mild chili!
  • Au Jus and/or Beef Stock - that wonderful au jus that you enjoyed with your prime rib roast works exceptionally well for adding beefy flavor to this chili. Use it in combination with beef broth to make the amount needed, or just use beef broth to make the prime rib chili!
  • Tomatoes - a mix of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce are used to make this hearty chili!
  • Chili Beans - I like a 3 bean chili whenever I make my chili; however, kidney beans and black beans are the most commonly used chili beans. Add pinto beans, navy beans, great northern beans, and even chickpeas for a variety of beans in your chili!
  • Prime Rib - the rich, meaty flavor of perfectly roasted prime rib compliments this chili so wonderfully!
  • Chili Seasoning - use 4 tablespoons of my homemade chili seasoning or 1 packet of store-bought and remember to taste and adjust seasoning to your preferences)

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

❔ Do I Have To Use Prime Rib Roast Leftovers

Of course not! This is a great chili recipe to use with just about any meat! Try it with browned ground beef or ground turkey.

Or you can use other leftovers! Any leftover pot roast, roast beef, smoked chuck roast, and steak (especially a steak with good fat marbling like a ribeye) will all work in this classic comfort food dish!

🔪 How To Make Prime Rib Chili

This is an extremely easy dinner to make! My stovetop instructions are given here, but I've also included directions for cooking your chili in the oven, Crockpot or slow cooker, and Instant Pot or pressure cooker in the recipe card below!

Saute & Combine Chili Ingredients

  1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and pot to medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno to the heated oil and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes. Cook until the onions are as tender as you would like them or until the sautéed vegetables are fragrant.onion garlic and jalapeno sauteing in the stock pot.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, au jus, and beef stock to the stockpot.tomato products au jus and beef stock added to the stockpot
  3. Drain and rinse your chili beans, then transfer them into the stockpot.pinto beans kidney beans and black beans added.
  4. Finally, add the chili seasoning mix and stir to combine all of the ingredients.homemade chili seasoning mix added to the chili.

Simmer Chili & Heat Prime Rib

  1. Bring your combined chili ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook on low heat at a simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the cut prime rib pieces to your simmering chili. Stir and cover. Continue to simmer for another 10 - 15 minutes or until the beef is warmed through.
  3. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, green onions, or cilantro. Enjoy!
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Super simple chili after those big holiday meals!

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💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Adjust seasonings to your liking after simmering the chili. This way, all of the flavors are combined.
  • Spice it up! Add in some red pepper flakes for some extra heat.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Any remaining chili stores very well in both the refrigerator and freezer! Place completely cooled chili in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

To freeze your leftover prime rib chili, make sure that the chili has cooled completely. Transfer the chili to an airtight container, leaving about an inch of space between the chili and container lid for expansion. Chili also freezes well in a ziplock plastic freezer storage bag.

Place the chili in your freezer bag and squeeze as much excess air out as possible. Place the bagged chili onto a baking sheet to freeze flat for easy storage.

If you're looking for what to do with leftover prime rib, check out my page with all of my tasty prime rib leftover recipe ideas!

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5 from 136 reviews

Prime Rib Chili

This easy-to-make prime rib chili uses deliciously tender chunks of prime rib roast leftovers and my homemade chili seasoning mix. Add some sautéed onion and garlic, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and three types of beans for a wonderful leftover dinner.
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 648kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 large white onion (chopped)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 whole jalapenos (seeds removed and diced)
  • 2 lbs leftover prime rib (cut into cubes or bite-size pieces - or ribeye steak)
  • 1½ cup prime rib red wine au jus (see recipe - or use beef stock)
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 8 oz tomato paste (1 small can)
  • 15 oz tomato sauce (1 can)
  • 30 oz kidney beans (2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 4 tablespoon homemade chili seasoning mix (see recipe - or use 1 store-bought seasoning packet)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

Stovetop Prime Rib Chili

  • Heat a large stockpot with 2 tablespoon olive oil to medium-high heat. Saute the chopped 1 large white onion, 2-3 cloves garlic, and 2 whole jalapenos until tender and fragrant, or about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato products (15 oz diced tomatoes, 8 oz tomato paste, and 15 oz tomato sauce) and au jus or beef stock.
  • Add your 30 oz kidney beans and 15 oz black beans.
  • Add the chili seasoning mix and stir to combine all ingredients. Bring the chili to a boil, stir, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the 2 lbs leftover prime rib and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.

Dutch Oven Prime Rib Chili

  • Saute and assemble your chili as directed above, then bring to a boil.
  • Transfer to your preheated oven at 325℉ (163℃) and allow the chili to cook for 30-35 minutes covered. Add the cut prime rib and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Crockpot Prime Rib Chili

  • Add the ingredients to your crockpot or slow cooker, minus the cut prime rib. Heat on low and cook for 6-8 hours, until the onion, garlic, and jalapeno are tender. *If you saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeno before adding, the cooking time can be reduced to 4-6 hours on low heat.
  • Remove the lid, add the cut prime rib and stir to combine. Cover and heat an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the prime rib portions are warmed through.

Instant Pot Prime Rib Chili

  • Set your Instant Pot to the SAUTE function. Add the olive oil, spreading the oil to cover the entire bottom surface of the pot, and allow the inner pot to heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno and saute until tender and fragrant, or about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a ½ cup of beef broth to deglaze the inner pot, using a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape any browned bits from the pot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, minus the cut prime rib. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and seal the lid, turning the venting knob to sealed while cooking. Cook for 10 minutes at HIGH PRESSURE, and allow the chili to do a natural pressure release.
  • Remove the lid carefully, add the cut prime rib, and return your Instant Pot to the SAUTE setting for 3-5 minutes or until the beef is warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal (32%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 35g (54%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Cholesterol: 69mg (23%) | Sodium: 769mg (33%) | Potassium: 1534mg (44%) | Fiber: 17g (71%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 1793IU (36%) | Vitamin C: 22mg (27%) | Calcium: 110mg (11%) | Iron: 9mg (50%)
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Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Leftover Ideas
Cuisine American
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  1. Denise Donohue says

    December 30, 2024 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight. Only thing I added was a can of green chilies. So darn good. Thank you.

    Reply
  2. Eric Simonsen says

    September 01, 2024 at 11:04 am

    I’d be careful of using too much tomato sauce and paste. Gave it way too much tomatoy flavor,

    Reply
    • Angela Latimer says

      September 01, 2024 at 7:27 pm

      Did you add anything to offset the flavor? Adjust the seasoning? Let us know, thanks!

      Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    January 11, 2024 at 10:27 pm

    I am currently making the prime rib chili

    Reply
    • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

      January 12, 2024 at 7:52 am

      Awesome! It's a great chili!

      Reply
  4. Karenca says

    December 26, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    Used my crockpot, the day after Christmas (today) and I added the left over Smoked Prime Rib from Christmas dinner. Your spice mix is insane. I added a wee bit of salt as all my tomatoes and beans were low sodium. I could not find ANY jalapeños OR poblano peppers at my local Safeway, so substituted Anaheim peppers and Yellow Chili peppers that I blackened on my gas grill and chopped. Lovely smokey flavor without too much heat. This is an awesome recipe!!

    Reply
  5. Jean says

    December 19, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    How much do you consider a serving of your chili seasoning?
    "2 servings homemade chili seasoning mix (see recipe)"

    Reply
    • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

      December 20, 2022 at 7:38 am

      In this case, I am referencing a double batch (or two packets chili mix) to make the chili. 2 servings is 2 whole batches of the recipe. Thanks for asking!!

      Reply
      • Jean says

        December 20, 2022 at 11:03 am

        Thank you! Now, just waiting for the leftover prime rib!

    • Candi says

      December 26, 2022 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe!!! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sandy says

    May 22, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this wonderful recipe! We truly enjoyed the flavor of this Prime Rib Chili!

    Reply
  7. Sharla P. says

    January 11, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good even after the prime rib leftovers sat in the fridge for a week!

    Reply

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