Ingredients
4 lb grd round
28 oz stewed tomatoes
2 large onions
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup flour
2 can ranch beans
1/2 cup chili powder
12 oz beer
2 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp cayenne
2 tsp salt
Directions
Saute onions and garlic in oil. Brown meat and add ingredients,
except for beans. Simmer for two hours and then add beans before
serving.
Posted by Ken Strei
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Chili
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