Easy Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb (1.25kg) beef stewing cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 celery spears (finely chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 1 jalapeno (chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 28 oz (800g) canned chopped tomatoes
• 6 cups beef broth/beef stock
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 14 oz (400g) red kidney beans (drained)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels then season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat a large, deep Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat then brown the beef, in batches.

3. 3

   Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pot, sauté the vegetables until they start to soften then add the garlic and spices.

5. 5

   Cook for a few seconds then pour in the tomatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper then add the beef back in. Add the bay leaves.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 2-3 hours or until the beef is fall-apart tender.

7. 7

   You might need to add more water or broth during cooking so keep checking the chili every hour or so to make sure it doesn't cook dry.

8. 8

   Once the beef is tender, add the drained beans then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

9. 9

   Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes then serve with your favorite chili toppings.