Chunky Beef Chili

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Chunky Beef Chili

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) cubes2 onions, chopped2 sweet green peppers, chopped4 14 oz (398 mL) cans chili-style stewed tomatoes2 14 oz (398 mL) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 ½ cup (375 mL) rice2 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.