Chunky Beef Chili

A warming chili that will fill you up :P

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2 1⁄2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1  cup onion, coarsely chopped
• 1  cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, broken up and undrained
• 1  cup water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 6  tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6  tablespoons onions, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over med-hi heat.
2. Add boneless beef chuck pieces, 1 c chopped onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until beef is evenly browned. Pour off drippings.
3. Sprinkle salt lover beef.
4. Add tomatoes w/ juice, water, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and crushed red pepper.
5. Cover tightly; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
6. Add beans; continue cooking, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Serve with cheese and additional chopped onion.