Favorite Chili Recipe

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Favorite Chili Recipe

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

Yield: 14 Servings

20 135 155

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. Yield: 14-16 servings (4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 338 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 717 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Favorite Chili in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p13