Chili con Carne II

== Description ==
A classic recipe made with flavorful beef chuck roast and simmered to fork-tender perfection.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: www.txbeef.org
* Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 1½ hours
* Servings: Serves 8
== Directions ==
* 2½ lb boneless beef chuck pot roast
* 3 tbsp ancho chili powder, divided
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
* 1 tsp salt
* 1½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
* 1 poblano pepper, chopped
* 2 cans (14½ oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
* ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
* fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges
== Directions ==
# Cut beef into ½-inch pieces.
# Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chili powder; toss to coat.
# Heat 1 tbsp oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot; brown half of beef.
# Remove from stockpot; repeat with remaining beef.
# Season with salt.
# Heat remaining oil in same stockpot over medium heat until hot.
# Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 – 4 minutes or until tender.
# Add bell pepper and poblano pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes.
# Add beef, tomatoes, remaining chili powder,cocoa powder and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1½ to 1¾ hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
# Serve with cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving:
* 246 calories | 10g fat (3g saturated fat, 2g monounsaturated fat) | 53 mg cholesterol | 682 mg sodium | 12g carbs | 1.6g fiber | 29g protein | 4.6 mg niacin | 0.4 mg vitamin B6 | 1.9mcg vitamin B12 | 3.1 mg iron | 27.4mcg selenium | 6.5 mg zinc
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