South-Style Chili
In a region perhaps best known for its chili, the southern-style variety is a can't miss. This chili can be made the day before serving and it freezes well. Y'all won't be let down!
Ingredients
For 12 people
- 64 ounce(s) boneless beef chuck blade steak
- 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
- 2 cup(s) chopped onions
- 3 medium green pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 28 ounce(s) cans tomatoes
- 12 ounce(s) can tomato paste
- 16 floz water
- 5 1/3 tablespoon(s) chili powder
- 1/4 cup(s) sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) salt
- 2 teaspoon(s) oregano leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
Directions
- About 2 hours before serving:
- With sharp knife, cut chuck blade steak into 1/2-inch cubes.
- In 8 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, in hot olive oil, cook 1/3 of meat at a time, until browned on all sides. With slotted spoon, remove meat to bowl and set aside.
- Reserve 1/2-cup onions; cover and set aside. Add remaining onions, green peppers and garlic to drippings in Dutch oven; over medium heat, cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more oil if necessary.
- Return meat to Dutch oven; add tomatoes and their liquid and remaining ingredients except cheese and reserved onion; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and then cover and simmer 1 1/2 hour or until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon chili into large bowl; sprinkle shredded cheese over top for garnish. Pass reserved onion to sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 382.75 kcal
- Fibers (g): 3.37g
- Sodium (mg): 1437.88mg
- Carbs: 18.12g
- Fat: 20.75g
- Saturated fat (g): 6.98g
- Proteins: 32.62g