Chunky Beef Chili

Submitted by swirlycinnacakes

"A warming chili that will fill you up :P"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• 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 1/2 ounce) 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.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

I usually make my chili with minced meat and found the chunks nice for a change. I halved the recipe and added 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and about 1 teaspoon of Tabasco to the mix. I served it with the onion, cheese, and sour cream and we ate it over rice.