Chunky Beef Chili
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Chunky Beef Chili
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 90
- Total Time: 100
- Serving: 10
Cook large batches of this chili recipe and freeze in family-sized portions for use within 2 or 3 months. For a quick meal, defrost and reheat on the stove or in the microwave for a hearty beef chili in minutes.
Ingredients
2 lb (1 kg) Beef Cross Rib or Blade Simmering Steak, Stewing Cubes OR Sirloin Tip or Round Marinating Steak, cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) cubes
2 onions, chopped
2 sweet green peppers, chopped
4 14 oz (398 mL) cans chili-style stewed tomatoes
2 14 oz (398 mL) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cup (375 mL) rice
2 tbsp (30 mL) cocoa powder
Directions
Brown beef in batches in lightly oiled Dutch oven or large heavy pot. Add onions and peppers to pot and cook for 5 minutes or until softened, adding more oil if necessary.
Add 3 cups (750 mL) water, tomatoes, beans, rice and cocoa powder to the pot; return meat to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
- Category: Chili, Freezer, Ground Beef, Steak, Stewing Beef
- Method: Cold Weather, Comfort Foods, Cook Once Eat Twice, In Season - Fall/Winter, Kid Friendly