CHUNKY BEEF CHILI

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This is from Art Smith's cookbook, "Kitchenlife." Great chili, and I highly recommend the book. This chili freezes beautifully - one recipe fills two gallon size freezer bags.

Provided by Cindy Starke

Categories     Meat

Time 3h45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer
4 cups canned pinto beans (optional) or 4 cups canned kidney beans (optional)
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown beef in batches, without crowding pot. Transfer browned beef to bowl or platter.
  • Add onions, green peppers and jalapenos to pot and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic to pot and cook veggies one minute more.
  • Sprinkle veggies with chili powder, cumin and oregeno. Stir weel.
  • Return beef and any juices to pot. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, broth and beer.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot. Simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes. Skim off surface fat. Stir in cooked beans, if desired.
  • Remove one cup of chili liquid and mix well with cornmeal. Stir the cornmeal paste into pot along with chocolate. Cook until thickens slightly, about 5 more minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar and chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.8, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 187.8, Sodium 270.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 52

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