Chili - Texas Style Inspired

Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, minced in food processor
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 3 -4 lbs chuck roast, trimmed & cut into chunks
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup minute tapioca
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 dash ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in non-stick skillet. add onions and garlic, cook for a few minutes. add chili powder, cumin, salt, tomato paste. mix well, cook 10-15 minutes over med-low heat, stir occasionally.
• 2 transfer onion/tomato mix from stove to slow cooker. stir in beef, beans, broth, tapioca, tomato puree, chipotle chilies, soy sauce, brown sugar, oregano. cook on low 8-10 hours.