*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Chunky Beef Chili

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Meats
               Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      tablespoons   Oil
  2 1/2  pounds        Beef chuck; boneless -- cut
    1/2                " pieces
  1      cup           Onion -- coarse chopped
  1      cup           Green pepper -- chopped
 20      milliliters   Garlic -- crushed
  1      teaspoon      Salt
  2      cans          Tomatoes -- whole peeled
         14            1/2 oz ea
  6      ounces        Tomato paste -- can
  3      tablespoons   Chili powder
  1      teaspoon      Dried oregano leaves
    1/2  teaspoon      Grushed red pepper -- to taste
                       Shredded lettuce
                       Shredded cheese
                       Green onion -- sliced
                       Cilantro leaves
                       Black beans -- rinsed drained
                       Sour cream
                       Avocado -- diced
                       Jalapeno pepper -- sliced

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 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender. Serve with choice of toppings. Makes 8 cups

                  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -