Family Favorite Chili

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless bottom round roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

• 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, undrained

• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat; add the beef in small batches and brown till no longer pink, 3-5 minutes per batch; set beef aside after browning.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and garlic to the pan; cook for 3-5 minutes or till translucent.

3. 3

   Return the beef to the pan and stir in the cumin, oregano, sugar, salt, and tomatoes.

4. 4

   Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Add the chilies and beans. Cook an additional hour.