Chili Con Carne with Beef

Chili recipe with beef is a wonderful family recipe, particularly during the cooler months. Serve this with cornbread or saltines.

Ingredients:

• 2 dried hot red peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 cups water
• 2 pounds stew beef or lean chuck, cut in small pieces, about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cans (approx. 16 ounces each) pinto beans, drained

Preparation:

Simmer dried peppers in 1 cup water 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft and plump; drain and cool peppers; cut open and remove seeds and membranes. Finely chop peppers; set aside (wear gloves if peppers are very hot). Saute meat in hot oil until browned. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender. Add 2 cups of water, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and diced red peppers. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Heat beans in a separate saucepan. To serve, spoon beans into a bowl and top with meat mixture. Or, add beans to meat mixture near the end of cooking.
Chili recipe serves 8.

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