BEEF BRISKET CHILI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h45m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable 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

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion in oil in batches; drain. Stir in the beans, kielbasa, salsa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, garlic and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and zest. If desired, top with cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.