Rainbow's End Chili Recipe

Name: Rainbow's End Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chuck roast, with fat removed cut into 1-2 inch cubes; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic; 4 chopped and seeded jalapeno peppers (optional); 2 chopped and seeded habanero peppers (optional); 2 white onions, chopped; 8 tablespoons chili powder (I use one small bottle); 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground oregano; 2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 (15 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

Servings: persons

3 lbs chuck roast, with fat removed cut into 1-2 inch cubes
3 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
4 chopped and seeded jalapeno peppers (optional)
2 chopped and seeded habanero peppers (optional)
2 white onions, chopped
8 tablespoons chili powder (I use one small bottle)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground oregano
2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

1
Put meat and flour into paper bag.
2
Shake to coat meat.
3
Heat 2 T oil (or enough to cover bottom) in dutch oven or large pan.
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Add meat, cook until browned.
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(5 minutes or so.
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Transfer to crock pot if using.
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If not using crock pot, remove meat and set aside.
9
Reheat pan and add oil.
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To hot oil, add chilis, garlic, onion and cook until onions are soft.
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Add spices, continue cooking a few minutes.
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Add broth and tomato sauce to crockpot stir and bring to boil.
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Transfer to crock-pot.
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Cook in crockpot on Hi for 8 hours or until meat shreds.
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(If doing this on stove, add meat to pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours until meat falls apart.
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Watch and stir frequently to keep from burning.
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You can also put the whole thing in a 350 degree oven for 3-4 hours where you don't need to watch it as closely.
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).
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Add beans and top with chopped onions, sour cream, cheddar cheese or anything else desired.
20
I sometimes serve this over rice to stretch it out a little if I need to serve more people.
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Freezes great!

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chuck roast, with fat removed cut into 1-2 inch cubes, 3 tablespoons flour, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Rainbow's End 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!

Rainbow's End Chili

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