Aaron McCargo, Jr.'s Steak Fajita Chili (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups canola oil |
2 pounds boneless beef short ribs |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
10 cups low-sodium beef broth |
1 small onion, finely diced |
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped |
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin |
2 tablespoons hot chili powder |
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 15 -ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed |
guacamole, sour cream, taco-blend cheese and fried tortilla strips, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to another large pot (set the first pot aside) and add the broth. Cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 cup oil in the reserved pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, flour, 1 tablespoon pepper, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the flour is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until the meat is done.
3. Transfer the short ribs to a cutting board; cover the broth and set aside. Let the meat cool slightly, then cut into chunks. Place the pot with the vegetables over medium-high heat. Slowly add the warm broth and whisk until smooth. Stir in the chopped short ribs and the beans, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and fried tortilla strips, for a little extra crunch.
4. Photograph by Kate Mathis
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