AWARD-WINNING CHUCK WAGON CHILI

Award-Winning Chuck Wagon Chili image

For an extra-spicy kick, double the chili powder in this award-winning chili recipe, but make sure you've got a cool drink close by! -Eugene Jarzab Jr., Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound pork stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup chili powder, divided
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped canned green chilies
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
3/4 cup beer
3/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons grated dark chocolate
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Sprinkle beef and pork with half of the chili powder. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in batches in 2 tablespoons oil; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion and celery in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, chilies and remaining chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, beer, tomato sauce, chocolate, cumin, oregano, salt, mustard, cayenne and meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 38g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 1285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.