Description
A hearty beef chili made with tender chunks of beef, beans, and a variety of spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Pounds Boneless Beef Chuck (cut into bite size pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced or 1 Tablespoon pre-minced Garlic)
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Hot Sauce
- 14 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 10 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 6 ounces Tomato Paste
- 4 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Masa Harina (optional)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 16 ounces Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large stock pot or dutch oven.
- Add in the onions and start to sauté the onions.
- Add in the meat, season it with the salt and pepper. Sear both sides of the meat for approximately 2 minutes on each side. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan.
- Continue to cook the beef until all the excess moisture released from the beef is cooked off.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add in all the remaining ingredients (include the kidney beans if using) and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer on low for approximately 2 hours until the beef is fork tender.
- Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the bay leaves, serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper.
- Can be served with cornbread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg