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Santa Fe Chili with Meat

Cooks' Note

For a more flavorful dish, cook and refrigerate for up to 2 days, and reheat before serving. Or place in zippered bags and freeze to be used with a hot dog at a later date. And for a spicier kick, add more Red Chile Sauce (page 29) to taste.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4 to 6. serving size: 1/2 cup of chili over 1/2 cup of rice.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
1/2 cup olive oil or other vegetable oil
Red Chile Sauce (page 29; optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes and their liquid
2 cups homemade chicken stock or one 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken or beef stock

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle the beef with the flour in a bowl and mix together. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a 6- to 8-quart pot, cook the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat, stirring often, until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the meat mixture and Red Chile Sauce (if desired) to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Add the cilantro, cumin, cloves, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, tomatoes and their liquid, and stock. Simmer, uncovered, until the meat is very tender, about 1 hour, stirring often.

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