Hearty Texas Chili

• Meat

  • 4 lbs Beef chuck, boneless roast

• Produce

  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Jalapeno chile
  • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Red bell pepper, large
  • 1 Yellow onion, large

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Beef broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Ancho chile powder, pure
  • 2 tbsp Cornmeal, yellow
  • 1 Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp Spanish smoked paprika

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds, toasted

• Dairy

  • 1 Cheddar cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 1/2 cups Lager beer

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted
• ¼ cup pure ancho chile powder
• 1tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into ½-inch chunks
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
• 1large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½cups lager beer
• 1cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• Shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped red onions, sour cream, and minced jalapeño chiles for serving (optional)

Directions

• Using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, finely grind the cumin seeds. Transfer to a bowl, add the chile powder, paprika, and oregano, and mix well. Set aside.
• Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large, heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the beef, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot. Add the onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Uncover, add the spice mixture, and stir well for 30 seconds. Stir in the beer and broth. Return the beef to the pot, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the beef is fork-tender, 1 1 ? 2 to 2 hours.
• Remove the chili from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Skim any fat from the surface. Bring the chili to a simmer over medium heat. Transfer about 1 ? 2 cup of the cooking liquid to a small bowl and whisk in the cornmeal. Stir into the chili and cook until lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the chili into bowls and serve, garnished with cheese, red onions, sour cream, or jalapeños, if you like.