Recipe, February 7, CHUNKY BEEF CHILI (slow cooker)

Recipe, February 7
CHUNKY BEEF CHILI (slow cooker) (8 servings)

Ingredients
2 lb lean beef chuck, but for stew
1 can (28 oz) chunky-style tomatoes in puree, undrained
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
12 oz beer or 1 1/2 cups water
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
3 cans (15 to 16 oz each) roman or pinto beans rinsed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions
Mix all ingredients except peanut butter, beans and cilantro in a 4 qt or larger slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours until beef is tender. Stir in peanut butter until blended, then stir in beans.

Cover and cook 5 minutes, or until beans are hot. Stir in cilantro

Calories 377, fiber 8 grams