diane's calico chili

18 Pinches
Anytown, TX
Updated on Nov 12, 2013

I wanted to make some chili with mixed beans. This is a hearty, thick chili. Goes great with cornbread.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 can tomatoes, 28 oz, diced
  • 1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz.
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup hot water w/ 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

How To Make diane's calico chili

  • Step 1
    Remove bone from chuck roast if necessary. Cut the chuck roast into cubes, approx. 2 inches in size. Dredge the meat in the flour. Set up slow-cooker to warm on low.
  • Step 2
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 1 Tbs oil into skillet. Brown the floured beef in the hot skillet til brown on all sides.
  • Step 3
    Add browned beef to slow-cooker. Do not clean the skillet. Saute the onions in the same skillet with the remaining 1 TBS oil for 3-5 minutes. After the onions are soft and starting to brown, add them to the slow-cooker. Next, pour 1/2 C of the beef bouillon into the skillet, scraping up the browned bits into the broth. Add this bouillon and remaining beef bouillon to the slow-cooker.
  • Step 4
    Add the remaining ingredients and seasonings. Stir to blend. Cover and simmer on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Step 5
    Notes: If you use a can of whole tomatoes, you can cut them up in the can with a pair of kitchen shears. Just open the can, insert your shears and snip away, chopping the tomatoes into smaller pieces. This chili is quite thick. If you like more sauce , add more water. Enjoy!

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Category: Beef Soups
Category: Chili
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #hearty
Keyword: #chili
Keyword: #beef
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Culture: American

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