Spicy Cowboy Chili Recipe

By cserumga

1 cup equals 301 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 588 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Ingredients

• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 dried ancho chilies
• 2 dried chipotle chilies
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer
• 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce [x] America's #1 Selling Tomato Sauce 100% natural vine-ripened tomatoes provide a rich tomato flavor that is ideal for all your signature dishes See More Recipes >
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Details

Servings 14
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Brush cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool slightly. Squeeze garlic from skins; mash with a fork.

Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast chilies on both sides until puffy, about 3-6 minutes. (Do not blacken.) Cool. Remove stems and seeds; coarsely chop chilies. Place in a small bowl; cover with beer. Let stand to soften, about 30 minutes.

In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil if needed; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. In the skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Add to beef.

Stir in the remaining ingredients, mashed garlic and dried chilies mixture. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. If desired, serve with cheese. Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Editor's Note: One-half teaspoon ground chipotle pepper may be substituted for the dried chipotle chilies; add ground chipotle with mashed garlic and beer mixture to slow cooker.