Game Day Chili

3 lbs. stew beef
4 Tbs. vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, diced
2 red bell pepper, diced
1 Thai chili pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeño, finely diced
1 Chipotle pepper, drained, diced
¼ cup chili powder
2 Tbs. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 Tbs. cocoa powder
1 24 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes
4 14.5 oz. mixed canned beans (dark red, light red, black, pinto, etc.)
1 can refried beans
2 cups beef stock
ground pepper and salt to taste

Brown beef in oil, set aside. Sauté onions, garlic, peppers, and spices until softened, not browned. Remove from pan and puree in food processor. Add tomatoes to pan and scrape up browned bits. Transfer to food processor and puree as well. Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cook on low 6-12 hrs.

© 2008 Amanda Dalmath