Free Recipes For Me

Ready for a really good chili? Then try this one… it’s a great cook ahead meal and our favorite for family night. I like to serve it with some corn bread or some homemade tortillas. Everyone gets a big bowl and we all get comfy in the living room to watch a movie together.

I’ve also made this for potlucks before and just brought it along in my crock pot. It’s always a crowd pleaser. I think the beef chunks are what really makes this recipe so tasty and satisfying.

Mojave Desert Chili

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. ground oregano
• 3 chopped garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 chopped onions
• 10 peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 1 chopped green bell pepper
• 2 chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)
• 3 lb. beef chunks (not ground)
• 1 can beer, your choice
• 1 tsp. ground cumin

Begin by heating the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté them until softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the vegetables and lightly brown the beef chunks. If the meat has produced more fat, drain a good bit off, leaving just a little so things don’t burn. Return the vegetables and the seasonings to the skillet and cover. Reduce heat to summer and allow the mixture to cook for about an hour. Stir often to prevent sticking. After it has finished cooking, turn