Beef Chili

17 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 pounds chuck steak trimmed, cubed
  • 2 italian sausages sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red chili large, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 14 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons polenta or cornmeal
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves dried
  • 14 ounces kidney beans drained, rinsed
  • tortillas to serve
  • avocado Sliced, to serve
  • cheddar cheese Grated, to serve

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat half oil in a large Dutch oven on high. Brown beef in 2-3 batches. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Heat remaining oil in same pan. Add sausage, onion, and chili. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 mins, until sausage is golden. Return beef to dish with cumin, oregano and chili powder. Cook, stirring, for 1 min until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add water, tomatoes, polenta, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, until meat is tender.
  4. 4
    Stir in beans and simmer for 3-5 mins. Discard cinnamon and bay leaves. Serve with tortillas, avocado and grated cheese.

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