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Iron Door Chili

Source of Recipe


Greg Atkinson / Iron Door Restaurant






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
  
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
  
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
  
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 4 cups cooked pinto beans with cooking liquid (or two 16-ounce cans)
  
• 1 (29-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  
• One (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
  
• Salt to taste
  
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• Chopped onion and grated cheese, optional
  






Instructions



1. In a large stew pot over medium-high heat, cook beef, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano and cinnamon, and cook 1 minute longer.
   
   
2. Add beans, tomatoes and green chilies and bring all ingredients to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
   Serve hot with chopped onion and grated cheese, if desired.
   
   Serves 6