2-3 fresh jalapenos or 2 Anaheims or 1 bell pepper
Salt
Cayenne (to taste--1/4 to ½ tsp for us)
2 pounds stew meat
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Crushed red pepper (to taste--about a teaspoon for us)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 cups crushed tomatoes
¼ cup tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
1 cup canned dark red kidney beans
2 tablespoons masa flour
4 tablespoons water
1 bag Tortilla Chips (optional)
1½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
6 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
1 small jar of jalapenos (optional)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and fresh jalapenos, and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne.
Stir in the stew meat, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, and beans.
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.
Mix the masa and water together. Slowly stir in the masa slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
Reseason with salt and cayenne.
Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.
Recipe by The Taste Place at https://www.thetasteplace.com/our-favorite-beef-chili-courtesy-of-the-bam-man/