Favorite Chili

Name: Favorite Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 14-16 servings (4 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3-1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 3 medium green peppers, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups water; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste; 1/3 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup cornmeal; Shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2-1/4 hours

Makes

14-16 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022

I received this recipe from a friend and have modified it to suit my family's tastes. Our three children especially like this slightly sweet chili because it's not too spicy.

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Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
3 medium green peppers, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup cornmeal
Shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef in oil; drain. Add the onion, green peppers and garlic; cook until tender.
Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add beans and cornmeal; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Garnish with cheese and onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 338 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein.

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