No Bean Chili

1h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season 2 pounds of diced chuck roast with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. 2Dust the seasoned beef with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
  3. 3Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add the seasoned beef to the pot and sear, stirring occasionally until browned.
  5. 5Dice 2 ribs of celery.
  6. 6Dice 2 red bell peppers.
  7. 7Dice 1 white onion.
  8. 8Add the diced onion, red bell peppers, and celery to the pot with the beef and cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot.
  10. 10Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the pot.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder to the pot.
  12. 12Add 2 teaspoons of paprika to the pot.
  13. 13Add 2 teaspoons of ground cumin to the pot.
  14. 14Mix all spices and tomato paste into the beef and vegetables, and let it toast for about 2 minutes.
  15. 15Pour in 1 cup of beef broth.
  16. 16Add an undrained 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes.
  17. 17Add an undrained 7-ounce can of diced green chilies.
  18. 18Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
  19. 19Stir the ingredients together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  20. 20Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 90 minutes until the stew meat is fall-apart tender.
  21. 21Check on it every once in a while and give it an occasional stir so nothing sticks to the bottom.
  22. 22Once the beef is tender, turn off the heat.
  23. 23Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
  24. 24Serve the chili hot, topped with cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds diced chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 15 ounce can undrained diced tomatoes
  • 7 ounce can undrained diced green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
  • tortilla chips

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can buy the chuck roast and dice it yourself, or buy it pre-diced as beef stew meat for convenience.
  • The combination of onion, bell peppers, and celery is a nod to the Cajun Trinity, building layers of flavor for the chili.
  • Add lime juice at the very end for a blast of umami flavor.
  • Serve hot and top with your favorite toppings like cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.