Mean Old Chili Recipe

Name: Mean Old Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste; 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed; 1/2 pound fresh hot chilies, cut crosswise into thirds; 2 cups chopped fresh tomato; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
1/2 pound fresh hot chilies, cut crosswise into thirds
2 cups chopped fresh tomato
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

1
In a glass baking pan, stir together the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, vinegar, oregano, basil, black pepper and olive oil. Place the meat into the sauce; cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Remove meat from the marinade, and discard marinade. Thread the marinated beef, chili peppers, and red bell pepper onto skewers.
3
Grill the skewers about 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the meat is of the desired doneness.
4
Place a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove meat and peppers from skewers, and place them in the pan. Season with chili powder, and stir in tomatoes and pinto beans. Sprinkle in the remaining red pepper flakes.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Mean Old 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.

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