Serves 6-8

Method:

In a large stockpot on medium high heat, toss sirloin cubes in flour. Add oil to stockpot. Brown beef completely until golden brown. Add salt and pepper. Add veggies and sauté 2 minutes. Add tomato paste. Deglaze with red wine. Add rest of ingredients and fill stockpot with water just enough to cover ingredients. Simmer on low heat for 1/2 hour.

Ingredients

2 lbs. top sirloin or bottom round,
cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt & black pepper
5 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, large diced (3/4")
3 medium carrots, diced (3/4")
3 ribs celery, diced (3/4")
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 beef bouillon cubes
or 2 cups strong beef broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1 cup red wine

Scott's Chili Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1 pound 80/20 hamburger
or 1 pound of top sirloin, diced into 1/2" cubes
1 tbsp canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 poblano chilis, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans (drain and wash)
1 can kidney beans (drain and wash)
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups beef stock

Method:

Brown hamburger or drain fat, using a large stock pot on medium high heat, add oil, onion, bell pepper & poblano chilis. Saute 1 minute, then add beef and all spices. Saute 2 minutes then add rest of ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like it spicy.

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