Out of This World Chili

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2                 

pounds           

beef stew meat -- cubed

29               

ounces           

low sodium tomatoes -- diced & drained

31               

ounces           

low sodium kidney beans -- canned

4                 

ounces           

green chilies -- diced

8                 

ounces           

no salt added tomato sauce

1                 

cup                 

red wine

1                 

large               

onion -- finely chopped

6                 

large               

garlic cloves -- minced

1                 

large               

green bell pepper -- seeded & diced

1                 

teaspoon       

salt

1                 

teaspoon        

paprika

1/4              

teaspoon        

freshly ground black pepper

2                 

teaspoons      

ground cumin

4                 

tablespoons   

chili powder

1/4              

teaspoon        

crushed red pepper

1/2              

teaspoon        

Tabasco sauce

2                 

tablespoons    

cocoa powder

2                 

teaspoons       

dried oregano

2                 

tablespoons   

Worcestershire sauce

1                 

tablespoon      

olive oil

2                 

ounces             

four-cheese Mexican-style shredded cheese

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add meat, onion, garlic and green pepper. Cook until meat is browned on all sides and vegetables are softened. Drain.
Add rest of ingredients except pinto beans and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for two hours stirring every fifteen minutes.
Add pinto beans. Uncover and simmer for two more hours, again stirring every 15 minutes.
Serve with cheese sprinkled over top. 

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 431 Calories; 14g Fat (29.0% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 110g Dietary Fiber; 78mg Cholesterol; 470mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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