Chili Stew

 This is much thicker than my other chili recipe.  It's a great hearty meal.   Like mosts soups, this even tastes better the next day.

CHILI STEW

(serves 8-10)

Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed

*1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

*1-2 tablespoons chili powder

*2 tablespoon onion powder

*1 tablespoon garlic powder

*1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

*1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I like to use bacon grease)

*2 teaspoons salt

*2 teaspoons ground black pepper

*1/4 cup all-purpose flour

*2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer to use bacon grease)

*3 pound chuck roast or sirloin tip roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

*1 large green pepper, chopped

*1 large onion, chopped

*2-3 garlic cloves, minced

*4 cups stewed tomatoes (I can my own)

*2 (8 ounce cans) tomato sauce

*2 tablespoons tomato paste

*2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

*1 (15 ounce) can chili beans

*1 (15 ounce) can black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

*1 (ounce) bottle of beer

*1 cup beef stock (more if needed as it simmers)

Stove Top Directions:

~In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

~Sprinkle cut up roast beef with flour, 2 teaspoons salt,. 2 teaspoons black pepper and 1 tablespoon of seasoning  mixture.

~Using a spoon or clean fingers rub flour mixture all over roast.  Making sure they are completely coated.

~In a large pot heat oil over medium heat.

~Once oil is hot, add seasoned roast beef.

~Sear roast beef on all sides.

~Add green peppers and onions, cook until peppers are soften, stirring often.

~Add garlic and cook for one minute, stirring continuously.

~Add in remaining seasoning mix and stir, cooking another minute.

~Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring often.

~Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring once in a while.

~Remove lid, and simmer another 60 minutes, stirring once in a while.

~Repeat last two steps once more.

~Serve with your favorite toppings.

Slow Cooker Directions:

~Follow stove top directions for the 9 steps.

~Add beef mixture to slow cooker.

~Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker.

~Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours or low for 10-12 hours.

~Serve with your favorite toppings.

Instant Pot Directions (won't be as thick):

~Turn instant on to saute mode.

~In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

~Sprinkle cut up roast beef with flour, 2 teaspoons salt,. 2 teaspoons black pepper and 1 tablespoon of seasoning  mixture.

~Using a spoon or clean fingers rub flour mixture all over roast.  Making sure they are completely coated.

~Add oil to instant pot liner.

~Add seasoned roast beef.

~Sear roast beef on all sides.

~Add green peppers and onions, cook until peppers are soften, stirring often.

~Add garlic and cook for one minute, stirring continuously.

~Add in remaining seasoning mix and stir, cooking another minute.

~Add remaining ingredients and stir, making sure you deglazed the bottom of the pan.

~Add lid and put on pressure cook mode, making sure valve is sealed. 

~Pressure cook for 60 minutes.

~Do a quick release.

~Serve with your favorite toppings.