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donna's chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Donna Rowley
Dallas, TX

This is an original recipe, easy to make, freezes well, full of flavor and a crowd pleaser.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 4 Hr

Ingredients For donna's chili

  • 3 lb
    beef chuck, boneless - cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 can
    28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 can
    14.5 oz each, diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 bottle
    dark beer (used shiner bock)
  • 1/2
    roasted hatch chili (freeze first and mince while frozen)
  • 1/2 tsp
    espresso powder, instant
  • 1/8 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1 can
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can
    pinto beans, drained and rinsed

How To Make donna's chili

  • 1
    Dice the beef chuck and brown in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large dutch oven. Brown in several batches so as to not over crowd the pot, adding oil as necessary.
  • 2
    Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, espresso powder and ground cinnamon and stir to mix well.
  • 3
    Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beer and roasted Hatch chili, mixing well.
  • 4
    Add the drained and rinsed beans.
  • 5
    Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until meat is very tender. 3-4 hours.
  • 6
    I like to serve topped with grated cheddar cheese and yogurt (or sour cream)....either Fritos on top or underneath.

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