Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, broken up and undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 tablespoons onions, chopped

Method

  • Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over med-hi heat.
  • Add boneless beef chuck pieces, 1 c chopped onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until beef is evenly browned. Pour off drippings.
  • Sprinkle salt lover beef.
  • Add tomatoes w/ juice, water, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and crushed red pepper.
  • Cover tightly; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Add beans; continue cooking, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cheese and additional chopped onion.