Pinto Bean and Beef Chili
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Serves: 8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
  • ¼ cup minced jalapeño peppers (about 2 large)
  • 10 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (I used a mild winter ale)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup thinly sliced radish
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons small cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
  • 6 lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat a Dutch oven over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle beef evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt. Add beef to pan; sauté 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove from pan. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and jalapeño; sauté 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in beer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil.
  2. Cook until liquid almost evaporates (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Stir in paprika, cumin, and tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  3. Add broth, tomatoes, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1½ hours or until mixture is thick and beef is very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Ladle 1 cup chili into each of 6 bowls. Divide radish and avocado evenly among bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.
Recipe by In Good Taste at http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/pinto-bean-beef-chili/