Texas Chili

Author

NuWave

Servings

6

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) beef chuck roast, trim off fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons barbeque rub
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ tablespoon dried oregano
• ½ tablespoon ground cumin
• Sea salt to taste
• 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 2 jalapeños, minced (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup lager beer
• 32 ounces low sodium beef broth
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix dry spices to beef and let sit for a minimum of 10 minutes.
2. Set Skillet to 400ºF, add bacon and cook until brown and crispy.
3. Reduce to 300ºF and add in beef to brown all sides.
4. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños and sauté for 8 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste and stir to incorporate.
6. Add beer and tomatoes, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Add broth, stir to incorporate, cover and let simmer for 30 minutes or until beef is tender.