Showing posts with label Ultimate Beef Chili. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ultimate Beef Chili. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Ultimate Beef Chili

This is my adaptation of a recipe I found in the October 2010 issue of Louisiana Cookin'.


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Makes: 8-10 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 3 1/2-4 hours

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 pounds chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 T vegetable oil
  • 3 medium white onions, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeƱo peppers, minced
  • 2 T ground cumin
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 T paprika
  • 2 t dried oregano
  • 1 bottle good beer
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 19 oz cans light red kidney beans
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped plus a little more for garnish if desired
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced

1. Season beef. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat. Add beef and brown, about 5 minutes.

2. Reduce heat and add onions and peppers. Cook until vegetables are softened, 10-15 minutes.

3. Add jalapeƱos, garlic, cumin, chili powder,paprika and oregano. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring often.

4. Add beer and stir well. Simmer another 3 minutes.

5. Add tomatoes and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.

6. Add beans, stir, cover and continue simmering for 30-45 minutes until sauce is nice and thick.

7. Remove bay leaves and add cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste. Serve garnished cilantro if desired.