Chunky beef chili

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOil
poundsBeef chuck; boneless
; cut into 1/2\" pieces
1cupOnion; coarse chopped
1cupGreen pepper; chopped
1⅓tablespoonGarlic; crushed
1teaspoonSalt
2cansTomatoes; whole peeled
14 1/2 oz ea
6ouncesTomato paste; can
3tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonDried oregano leaves
½teaspoonGrushed red pepper to taste
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheese
Green onion; sliced
Cilantro leaves
Black beans; rinsed drained
Sour cream
Avocado; diced
Jalapeno pepper; sliced

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet of dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef, onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until beef is evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Sprinkle salt over beef.

Add tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and crushed red pepper. Cover tightly; reduce heat to low to medium-low; simmer 1½ hours until beef is tender. Serve with choice of toppings. Makes 8 cups