Picante Chili Sin Frijoles Recipe

Name: Picante Chili Sin Frijoles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon fat (or olive oil, not EVOO); 3 pounds grass-fed chuck roast, cubed; 1 large onion, chopped (~2 cups); 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 handful garlic cloves, peeled and rough chopped; 1 pound grass-fed ground beef; 2 tablespoons Penzey's Chili 9000; 2 15 ounces cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with chipotle; 2 15 ounces cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 6 ounces can tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup bacon fat (or olive oil, not EVOO)
3 pounds grass-fed chuck roast, cubed
1 large onion, chopped (~2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 handful garlic cloves, peeled and rough chopped
1 pound grass-fed ground beef
2 tablespoons Penzey's Chili 9000
2 15 ounces cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with chipotle
2 15 ounces cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 6 ounces can tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
salt and pepper to taste

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["In a large Dutch oven, heat bacon fat over medium heat.", "Cube the chuck roast. Dry each piece and season with salt and pepper.", "Brown the cubed meat in bacon in batches. Do not crowd the pan. When browned, transfer to a plate and set aside. Continue until all meat has been browned.", "Do not pour out the fat. Add the diced onion to the pan and saute, scraping up the browned bits.", "Add the diced bell pepper and chopped garlic to the pan, stir and cook for ~ 5 minutes.", "Crumble the ground beef into the onion mixture, and mash it up with the vegetables. Continue to cook the meat and vegetables together, stirring occasionally, until the ground beef is cooked through.", "Add the Penzey's spice to the meat and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine. (Add more spice if you like it spicier.)", "Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth and browned cubed meat. Stir to combine.", "Slow cooker: Add everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 12 hours.
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Stove-top: Simmer everything for a minimum of 2 hours."]

450

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/4 cup bacon fat (or olive oil, not EVOO), 3 pounds grass-fed chuck roast, cubed, 1 large onion, chopped (~2 cups), 1 large red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Picante Chili Sin Frijoles 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!

Picante Chili Sin Frijoles

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