The Last Chili Recipe You'll Ever Need

Submitted by TimUwe

"Chili the way it should be. It took me some time to get it the way I like it. It is not your typical hamburger based chili, but uses stew beef. Serve with some warmed up flour tortillas folded up."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs stewing beef or 1 1/2 lbs sirloin
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 chopped onion
• fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped (heat varies by taste, I suggest starting with one each and add more as desired)
• fresh serranos, seeded and chopped (heat varies by taste, I suggest starting with one each and add more as desired)
• chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• monterey jack pepper cheese

directions

1. On high heat sautee onions until just turning brown in a dutch oven or heavy pot.
2. Add and brown the meat.
3. Throw in the chilis and garlic and cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and all the spices bring to a simmer.
5. Simmer for several hours, or until the beef begins to fall apart.
6. 30 minutes before serving add beans.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with a warm flour tortilla or sprinkle with crushed corn chips.
8. If your chili is too spicy add a dollop of sour cream.