Texas Beef Chili

This was too spicy for my wife, so I cut the Chili powder to 2.5 Tbsp, and cayenne to .25 tsp.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Warm 2 Tbsp oil in a heavy saucepan or dutch oven over high heat.

Step 2

Working in batches, brown meat on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Warm the remaining 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook until soft and pale gold, 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and tomatoes with their liquid.

Step 6

Add the reserved beef and beef stock; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until the beef is tender, about 1 hour.