American Cafe Chili Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 c. minced onion
• 1 c. minced green pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 1/4 lb chuck cubes
• 1 1/4 lb grnd chuck
• 2 lb canned plum tomatoes, with juice
• 1 c. tomato puree
• 1/4 c. chili pwdr
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 x bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. chopped jalapeno
• 4 c. chicken stock
• 1 x 6-oz can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. jalapeno juice (optional)

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