Quick Beef Chili

Name: Quick Beef Chili
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef petite tender steak (aka shoulder tender), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 to 3 tsp. chipotle chile powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste; 5 (4.5-oz.) cans chopped green chiles; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5-oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons plain yellow cornmeal; Toppings: green onions, fried onion rings, sour cream, Cheddar cheese

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds beef petite tender steak (aka shoulder tender), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 to 3 tsp. chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
5 (4.5-oz.) cans chopped green chiles
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5-oz.) can stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons plain yellow cornmeal
Toppings: green onions, fried onion rings, sour cream, Cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Sprinkle beef with desired amount of salt and pepper. Cook beef in hot oil in a large, enamel cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or until browned. Transfer beef to a platter.
2

Add onion to Dutch oven, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
3

Add chiles, next 2 ingredients, beef, and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add salt to taste. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Serve with desired toppings.