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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I found this recipe in a book called Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook and my husband said it might be the best chili that he has ever eaten. I changed up the recipe by adding tomato paste and chili seasoning mix to give it some flavor that I thought the original was lacking then served it with corn bread for some added sweetness. It's not really a spicy chili because my daughter wouldn't eat it, so we add hot sauce after it's cooked to spice it up a bit. Add enough to fit your individual tastes. Ingredients:
2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 cup chopped celery |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (or used petite diced tomatoes, lightly drained) |
1 (12 ounce) can beer |
1 cup thick barbecue sauce (i used kansas city style but i would recommend something that's not very sweet) |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix |
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (i used 3 and it didn't get very spicy) |
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (i used one of each) or 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained (i used one of each) |
shredded cheddar cheese |
sliced green onion |
hot sauce (add to taste to spice it up a bit) |
Directions:
1. In Dutch oven or large saucepot, brown beef, on layer at a time, in oil. I set the heat at Medium-High. Remove to a plate when finished.
2. Add green pepper, onion, celery and garlic to skillet; saute until tender-crisp. Add beef back to the skillet.
3. Stir in tomatoes, beer, BBQ sauce, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
4. Reduce heat to Medium-Low. Cover; simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Add kidney beans; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions just before serving.
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