Out of This World Chili

Amount	Measure	Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3	tablespoons	vegetable oil
2	pounds	chuck roast -- cubed
1	large	sweet onion -- diced
3	large	cloves garlic -- minced
1	large	green bell pepper -- seeded and diced
1	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	paprika
1/4	teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
2	teaspoons	ground cumin
4	tablespoons	chili powder -- use less if you don't want it too spicy
1/4	teaspoon	crushed red pepper
2	tablespoons	cocoa powder
2	teaspoons	dried oregano
2	tablespoons	dark brown sugar
29	ounces	no salt added diced tomatoes -- drained
4	ounces	green chilies -- drained and diced
8	ounces	no salt added tomato sauce
1/2	teaspoon	Tabasco sauce
2	tablespoons	low sodium Worcestershire sauce
1	cup	red wine
31	ounces	low sodium kidney beans -- canned -- drained
2	ounces	four-cheese Mexican-style shredded cheese

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add meat, onion, and green pepper. Cook until meat is browned on all sides and vegetables are softened. Drain.

Add garlic and dried spices. Cook for 30 seconds.

Add rest of ingredients except kidney beans and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for two hours stirring frequently.

Add kidney beans. Uncover and simmer for 30 minutes to an hour stirring a couple of times.

Serve with cheese sprinkled over top.

Notes: You should have 2 pounds of meat after removing the fat and gristle and cutting it into cubes.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 501 Calories; 26g Fat (48.8% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 72mg Cholesterol; 464mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 3 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.