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  • Ultimate Beef Chili

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    Ultimate Beef Chili
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    Servings: 12
    by Wendy Saxena-Smith
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    Offer garnishes, such as reduced-fat sour cream and grated Cheddar cheese (about 1 tablespoon each per person), chopped scallions and chopped fresh tomatoes. Serve with warmed corn tortillas and a green salad topped with orange slices.

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound beef round, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
    • 3 onions, chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 12 ounces dark or light beer
    • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 8 sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 3 19-ounce cans dark kidney beans, rinsed
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • On the side:
    • Whole-wheat toast (1 slice)
    • The EatingWell Diet House Salad
    • Cinnamon Oranges
    • or
    • Mango Tart
    • Other main: Risotto with Fennel & Peas

    Directions

    1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
    2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, paprika and oregano. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
    3. Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, for about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and reserved beef. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
    4. Add beans; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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