FAVORITE CHILI

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I received this recipe from a friend and have modified it to suit my family's tastes. Our three children especially like this slightly sweet chili because it's not too spicy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 14-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
3 medium green peppers, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup cornmeal
Shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef in oil; drain. Add the onion, green peppers and garlic; cook until tender. , Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add beans and cornmeal; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Garnish with cheese and onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.