Two-Tomato Stew Chili

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Makes: 8 to 10 servings
Prep 30 mins
Cook 1 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 8 - 8 1/2ounce jaroil-packed dried tomatoes
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups chopped onions
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red sweet peppers, chopped
  • 2 green sweet peppers, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 4 1/2ounce candiced green chiles
  • 1 28 ounce cancrushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces smoked mozzarella, shredded
  • Sliced dried tomatoes (optional)
  • Toasted baguette slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Drain the dried tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil. Chop tomatoes; set aside. In a Dutch oven heat the reserved oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef, half at a time.
2. Return all beef to Dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, sweet peppers, and carrots; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped dried tomatoes, raisins, cumin, and crushed red pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in undrained green chiles; cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and 2 cups of water; bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 1 to 1-1/14 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender. Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper. Top with cheese and, if desired, sliced dried tomatoes. If desired, serve with baguette slices.