F&F's Patriot Chili

By Tom421

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs. lean steak tips, diced to the size of sugar cubes
• 1 1/2 tbsp.. vegetable oil
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 serrano chiles, minced
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can double-strength beef stock (or 2 1/2 c. beef stock boiled down to 1 1/4 c.)
• 6 tbsp. chili powder
• 3 tbsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. dry oregano
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 (28 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 oz.) can Bush's Chili Beans.

Preparation

Step 1

In 7-quart pot over medium-low heat, sear tips to medium rare. Then drain and discard most of the rendered fat.

In a separate medium-size pan over medium heat, add oil and cook red pepper, onion, garlic, and chilies just until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Add cooked vegetable mixture, beef stock, spices, sugar, beans, and diced tomatoes to the big pot and simmer 1 hour. Add tomato paste; stir well and cook another half-hour, stirring occasionally.