Hot Chuck Chili
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds lean beef chuck, well-trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped purple onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 6 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
Instructions
  1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. In three batches, brown the beef well, removing each batch with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. Add the onions and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, hot sauce and pepper. Blend well and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add the water, chiles and jalapeños. Bring to a boil and return the beef to the pot. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1½ hours. Serve warm with additional hot sauce.
Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/chili-weather/