Walt’s Chili

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Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 3 hr Servings: 4 Source:

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

3/4 pounds beef stew meat

1 small onion, diced

1 medium green pepper, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 poud ground beef

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 plum tomatoes, diced

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons beef base

1 1/2 cups water

1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Coarse salt to taste

Garnish: 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Wash and sort beans and soak overnight in cold water.

2. Drain beans and place in a 2-quart saucepan. Add fresh water to cover by 2 inches. Add sliced onion and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, until tender.

3. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté garlic. Add beef and celery and cook until lightly browned. Add chili powder, paprika, and thyme. Mix in chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

4. When beans are tender, combine with meat, stirring gently. Add salt and pepper to taste.