Chili Con Carne Soups, Stews & Chilis

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Servings
   Serves 8

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   1-1/2 hours

Cooking Methods
   Braising
   Stewing

Beef Type
   Chuck

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 lbs. boneless beef chuck pot roast
• 3 Tbsp. ancho chili powder, divided
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 poblano pepper, chopped
• 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Instructions

Cut beef into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. chili powder; toss to coat. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot; brown half of beef. Remove from stockpot; repeat with reamining beef. Season with salt.

Heat remaining oil in same stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add bell pepper and poblano pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add beef, tomatoes, remaining chili powder, cocoa powder and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.

Serve with cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving: 246 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat, 2 g monounsaturated fat); 53 mg cholesterol; 682 mg sodium; 12 g carbohydrate; 1.6 g fiber; 29 g protein; 4.6 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 1.9 mcg vitamin B12; 3.1 mg iron; 27.4 mcg selenium; 6.5 mg zinc.