Beef

Basic Chili

If you like traditional cooking, you'll love this chili. My family loves it and rarely do I have any leftovers. You can use ground chuck or a chuck roast cut into cubes. I prefer the latter. Easily serves 6 to 8 people generously.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups chopped onions

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 lbs chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes or ground chuck

• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

• 2 Tbsp to ¼ cup chili powder (start with 2 Tbsp)

• 1 Tbsp sea salt

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp thyme

• 2 cans (15 0z) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (28 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes

2 cups beef broth, low sodium if possible

12 oz bottle beer

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onions a nd garlic; saute just until translucent. Remove from pot; drain.

2. Add the ground or cubed beef to the pot and brown; remove, drain and return to pot.

3. Add the tomato paste and the spices; cook while stirring for just a couple of minutes.

4. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in beans, tomatoes, broth and beer; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Garnish with shredded cheese.

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