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Classic Chili

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Classic Chili is made with chunks of beef, lots of tender beans, tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans, undrained
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation:

Toss cubed beef in flour, and salt and pepper to taste. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add beef; brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes total. Remove beef from skillet and place in 4-5 quart slow cooker.

Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir for 3 minutes, then place in slow cooker. Add water to skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir and scrape up drippings from bottom of pan. Add to slow cooker along with remaining ingredients.

Stir and cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until chili is blended and thickened. Serves 8-10

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