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ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: EXACTLY LIKE MAKING CHILI

(Feeds 6 to 8)

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves fresh garlic

• 3 pounds beef brisket (trimmed of all fat)

• 2 large cans crushed tomatoes

• 2 small cans of beef broth

• 2 ancho chilis

• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 tablespoon of crushed red chili (seeds)

• 1 tablespoon Lowry's garlic salt

• 2 large green peppers

• 1 large red pepper

• 1 large yellow onion

• 1/4 cup scallions (for serving)

• 1/2 cup of sour cream (for serving)

• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)

1. Slice garlic cloves. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the garlic cloves in oil. Add beef brisket in the garlic/olive oil. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes until browned.

2. Meanwhile, put ancho chili and beef broth in a blender or food processor. Process until the chilis are pureed. Set mixture aside.

3. When meat is browned, carefully remove it from pot to a plate. Pour off oil. Add in pureed chili mixture and crushed tomatoes (including liquid).

4. Add garlic salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and crushed red chili to tomato/chili mixture.

5. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for about 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is completely cooked and tender.

6. Slice peppers (removing stem and seeds) and onion into largish pieces.

7. Remove meat from pot and shred meat with a pair of forks. Return shredded meat to pot along with peppers ...