Here’s the Beef Chili

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 581 Calories; 25g Fat; 69g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 176mg Cholesterol; 240mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 9 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat. Points: 13

'LEANNE’S NOTE:' This is a Five Alarm Chili!!! Those faint of heart should feel free to adjust seasonings to their heat preference.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 4 pounds beef roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 1/4 cups chopped green bell peppers, seeded and deribbed
• 2 or 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups beer (or non alcoholic beer or beef broth

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown beef in about 2 tablespoons of the oil. Don't worry about cooking it through - you just want it nicely browned. Remove from skillet and place in slow cooker. Sauté onions, bell pepper and jalapeno in remaining oil. Add chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper to taste and beer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of skillet and pour liquid into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with corn bread and a large salad.