Texas Chili

• all-purpose flour↗1⁄4 cup
• beef stew meat↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  cut into 3/4-inch pieces

• vegetable oil↗5 tablespoons

  divided

• medium onion↗1

  chopped

• garlic↗2 cloves

  minced

• whole tomatoes↗2 cans

  undrained and cut-up

• red kidney beans↗2 cans

  drained

• tomato sauce↗1 can
• chili powder↗2 tablespoons
• dried crushed red pepper flakes↗1 teaspoon
• ground cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground oregano↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place flour in a large zip-top plastic bag.

2. 2

   Add beef; shake to coat.

3. 3

   Heat 3 T oil in Dutch oven; add beef and any remaining flour.

4. 4

   Brown beef over medium-high heat; remove beef from pan; set aside.

5. 5

   Heat remaining 2 T oil; add onion and garlic; saute over medium heat until onion is tender.

6. 6

   Stir in beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, red pepper, cumin, and oregano.

7. 7

   Heat to boiling; cover and reduce heat; simmer stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Uncover; simmer stirring occasionally 30-60 minutes longer.