NO BEAN STEAK CHILI RECIPES

Steps:

• "Cube meat into 1/2 inch pieces, trimming away excess fat. Gently warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet, over medium heat. Add beef or venison cubes, turn heat to medium-high, and cook a few minutes, until browned, stirring frequently. Add red wine, if using, simmer until wine is reduced to nothing, tenderizing meat and giving it a rich coating. Turn meat into Dutch oven. Press garlic into Dutch oven. Chop chili pepper, see note, and add along with crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and *ground chili pepper, see note. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered. In the meantime, clean skillet, chop onion, and over medium heat, gently warm remaining oil. Add onions to skillet. Chop bell pepper, add to skillet. Chop celery, add to skillet. Sauté vegetables until lightly browned, turn into Dutch oven, and stir everything together. Simmer uncovered, about 30 minutes, or until chili thickens. Optional—garnish with chopped cilantro. NOTE: for spicier chili add more ground chili pepper and fresh chilies, including membranes and seeds for extra heat. Get more great recipes plus a complimentary subscription to Organic Eats Magazine at http://www.OrganicEatsMag.com "

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup water and next 9 ingredients (through diced tomatoes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in cornmeal; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Serve with sour cream.