Chili with Stew Meat

Chili with Stew Meat

from ourzestylife.com
165 min
8 servings

This easy beef chili recipe made with stew meat is savory and delicious! Perfect for game day or any day of the week!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stewing beef
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (sliced or diced)
  • 84 ounces canned tomatoes (whole or diced, or a combination, 3 large cans)
  • 15.5-19 ounces kidney beans (rinsed and drained, 1 can)
  • 15.5-19 ounces mixed beans (rinsed and drained, 1 can)
  • 6 ounces tomato paste (1 small can)
  • chili seasoning (as below, or chili seasoning packet (about 1.25 ounces))
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim meat and cut into bite sized pieces. Add to a large zip top bag or bowl and toss with the flour and pepper until the meat is coated.

  2. 2

    In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil on medium to medium high heat. Add half the beef, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove from the dutch oven and set aside. Add onions and other half of the beef, stirring occasionally, until browned.

  3. 3

    Return all browned beef to pot. Add 1 can of tomatoes and stir, scraping the bottom. Add remaining tomatoes, kidney beans, mixed beans, tomato paste, and seasonings.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer the chili for 1 ½ hours. Check meat for tenderness. Continue to cook for another ½ hour, or until meat reaches desired tenderness.

  5. 5

    Serve with shredded cheese, bread or toast, and your favorite chili toppings.