Cold Weather Chili Recipe

Name: Cold Weather Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. lean beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 green or red pepper, chopped; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1 1/2 c. beef broth; 1/2 tsp. each: dried oregano leaves and cumin; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. tomato sauce; 11/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. lean beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped onion
1 green or red pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 c. beef broth
1/2 tsp. each: dried oregano leaves and cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. tomato sauce
11/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a heavy large saucepan.
2
Sprinkle the meat with flour.
3
Brown in oil.
4
Add a little extra oil to the browned meat, if needed.
5
Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until soft.
6
Stir in the beef broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder and salt.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
8
Stir in tomato sauce and chocolate. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes until thickened.
9
Serve hot.

787

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. lean beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, 1 c. chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Cold Weather Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Weather Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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