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A Chili to Call Your Own

(Family Features) - When it comes to chili, there are plenty of opinions on how to make it. Whether it's your grandmother's time-tested recipe or Dad's classic concoction for the big game, everyone seems to lay claim to the "best chili ever."

If you're searching for that perfect recipe to call your own this cold-weather season, look no further. Chili Con Carne is a classic that's made with flavorful boneless beef chuck pot roast, simmered to fork-tender perfection. Cocoa powder and cinnamon — traditional seasonings in regional Mexican mole sauces — are the secret ingredients in this chili. Together they provide a subtle sweetness to the savory beef while ancho chili powder adds a hint of heat.

Chili Con Carne is a great option for a hearty weekend warm-up meal with the family or for a casual fiesta with friends. Provide chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges and sour cream as authentic accompaniments. For more delicious beef recipes, visit www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.

Chili Con Carne
Total preparation and cooking time: 2-1/2 hours
Makes: 8 servings

2-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck pot roast
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Cut beef pot roast into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chili powder; toss to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot; brown half of beef. Remove from stockpot; repeat with remaining beef. Season with salt.
Heat remaining oil in same stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add bell pepper and poblano pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add beef, tomatoes, remaining chili powder, cocoa powder and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
Serve with cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.

Nutrients per serving (1/8 of recipe): 246 calories; 10g fat (3g saturated fat, 2g monounsaturated fat); 53mg cholesterol; 682mg sodium; 12g carbohydrate; 1.6g fiber; 29g protein; 4.6mg niacin; 0.4mg vitamin B6; 1.9mcg vitamin B12; 3.1mg iron; 27.4mcg selenium; 6.5mg zinc.

When using this recipe or photo, please credit with National Cattlemen's Beef Association on behalf of The Beef Checkoff.

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SOURCE: National Cattlemen's Beef Association on behalf of The Beef Checkoff