Beef Brisket Chili

Name: Beef Brisket Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 fresh beef brisket (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h 15min

My son and I concocted this beef brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home with a first-place ribbon! —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:12:05 GMT