Chili Con Carne

• 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
• 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
• 5 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 15 -ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 15 1/2 -ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• Serving suggestions: White rice, chopped cilantro, shredded Cheddar, chopped tomatoes, minced fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers, sour cream

1. 1.
2. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Add the meat, in batches, and cook, turning, until well browned, about 3 minutes per batch, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
5. Transfer the meat to a bowl and reserve.
6. 2.
7. Add the onion to the pot and cook over medium heat until golden and tender, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon from the bottom of the pan, about 10 minutes.
8. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes more.
9. Stir in 1/4 cup chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Add the crushed tomatoes and 2 cups broth.
11. Add the meat and any accumulated juices back to the pot.
12. Bring to a gentle simmer.
13. Season chili with salt and pepper, cover, and cook 30 minutes.
14. 3.
15. In a food processor or blender, puree half the beans with remaining 1/2 cup broth.
16. Add both the whole and pureed beans to the chili.
17. Let simmer, uncovered, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour more, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
18. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
19. Serve chili over rice with condiments as desired.
20. Calories: 687
21. Total Fat: 35 grams
22. Saturated Fat: 8 grams
23. Total Carbohydrate: 33 grams
24. Protein: 66 grams
25. Sodium: 795 milligrams
26. Cholesterol: 167 milligrams
27. Fiber: 11 grams

beef chuck, kosher salt, vegetable oil, spanish onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, tomatoes, chicken broth, pinto beans, white rice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chili-con-carne-recipe4.html (may not work)