from familyfun.com/magazine
Yield:
Serves 8Ingredients
1 1/2 T vegetable oil
3/4 lbs stew beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 T chili powder
1 t cumin
2 T flour
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sm. green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16-oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
16-oz can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
28-oz can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 T barbecue sauce
1 1/2 T brown sugar
3/4 t salt
Sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, or chopped red onion for garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add chili powder and cumin and let spices heat for 1 minute, stirring all the while. Stir in flour and let mixture cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer meat mixture to large slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients (except for garnishes) and stir well. Cover cooker and let mixture cook for 6 to 8 hours on low setting, stirring occasionally. If necessary, thin chili with a little water or stock as it cooks.
