Harris Ranch Fajitas Chili

• 1 lb. Harris Ranch tri-tip, cut into 1/4" cubes
• 2 cups yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. dark chili powder
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage, dried
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 cups diced tomato, canned
• 1/4 tsp. whole oregano, dried cilantro, chopped, garnish
• 4 cups beef stock
• 3 oz. olive oil
• 3 cups beans (5 soup blend mix, dried) soak in water overnight

Heat soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil, sauté meat until golden brown, add onions, bell peppers, garlic and cook until tender. Add chili powder, crushed red pepper, cumin, sage, salt, and pepper, sauté quickly to coat vegetables and beef. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, beef stock, beans and 2 cups of water, bringing to a boil. Turn down to a slow simmer and cook for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

Test beans for doneness. When tender, chili is ready. Garnish with cilantro before serving.



Servings: Makes 1 gallon. Serving sizes vary.

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2. Best Ever Banana Nut Bread
3. Pork DEE-LISH for Two
4. Harris Ranch Fajitas Chili
5. Ming Tsai's Gingered Yams
6. Todd Gray's Pan Roasted Duck Breast
7. Caramel Coated Popcorn
8. Hooters-style Buffalo Wings Sauce
9. Famous Dave's-style Secret BBQ Sauce
10. McDonald's-style Big Mac Sauce