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Sugar-Balanced Spicy Chili

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 3 fresh jalapeños seeded and minced
  • 2 serrano peppers seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon masa harina or cornmeal

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over high; brown beef in batches about 3 minutes each. Set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; cook onion and bell pepper about 6 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic, jalapeños, and serranos; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and chipotle powder; toast 1 minute.
  5. Add sugar; stir about 1 minute until it starts melting and coating vegetables.
  6. Return beef; stir in tomatoes, broth, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  7. Boil; reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender.
  8. Stir in masa harina during last 15 minutes to thicken; adjust seasoning and serve.