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Chunky Beef Chili Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp dried oregano .
1 (14 1/2 oz) can reduced-sodium beef broth .
2 tbsps chili powder .
salt & pepper .
1 (12 oz) bottle lager beer .
2 green peppers, sliced .
6 garlic cloves, finely sliced .
2 tbsps olive oil .
2 jalapenos, finely sliced .
1/4 c yellow cornmeal .
1 tbsp ground cumin .
2 medium onions, sliced .
4 c cooked pinto beans (optional) or canned pinto beans (optional) or canned kidney beans (optional) .
1 (14 1/2 oz) can sliced tomatoes .
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely sliced .
6 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes

Directions

Step #1 Heat the oil In a large-ish dutch oven over high heat.
Step #2 Spice up beef with salt & pepper & brown beef in batches, without crowding pot.
Step #3 Transfer browned beef to bowl or platter.
Step #4 Add onions, green peppers & jalapenos to pot & cook, until soft, stirring often, about 5 mins.
Step #5 Add garlic to pot & cook veggies one min more.
Step #6 Sprinkle top veggies with chili powder, cumin & oregeno.
Step #7 Stir weel.
Step #8 Return beef & any juices to pot.
Step #9 Stir in tomatoes with their juice, broth & beer.
Step #10 Bring to a boil.
Step #11 Reduce heat to medium-low & cover pot.
Step #12 Simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hrs.
Step #13 Remove from heat & let cool a few mins.
Step #14 Skim off surface fat.
Step #15 Stir in cooked beans, if desired.
Step #16 Remove one c of chili liquid & mix well with cornmeal.
Step #17 Stir the cornmeal paste into pot along with chocolate.
Step #18 Cook until thickens slightly, about 5 more mins.
Step #19 Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar & sliced green onions, if desired.
Enjoy the Chunky Beef Chili recipe