Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 to 4 pound boneless beef chuck or possibly blade steak
  • 1/4 c. salad oil
  • 2 c. minced onion
  • 3 med. green peppers, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 (28 ounce.) cans tomatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce.) can tomato paste
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/3 c. chili pwdr (a small can will not do it)
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Method

  • Cut blade steak into 1/2 inch cubes, discarding fat.
  • In 8-qt Dutch oven over medium heat, heat salad oil and cook 1/3 of meat at a time till browned all over.
  • With slotted spoon, remove and set aside.
  • Reserve 1/2 c. onions.
  • Add in remaining onions, green pepper and garlic to drippings in Dutch oven and cook 10 min.
  • Stir occasionally, adding more oil, if necessary.
  • Return meat to Dutch oven; add in tomatoes and their liquid, and remaining ingredients except cheese and reserved onion.
  • Boil.
  • Reduce to low and cook 2 hrs or possibly more till meat is fork tender.
  • Serve over chili mac noodles, if you like, and garnish with cheese and onions.