Spicy Texas Chili Con Carne with Beans Recipe

1 3 lb Chuck Roast
2 Tbls Wine Vinegar
3 Cubes Beef Bouillon
1 tsp Chili Powder
2 LARGE Onions, Chopped
1 LARGE Green Bell Pepper
28 oz Canned, Whole Tomatoes
16 oz Kidney Beans
Salt
Pepper
1 Cup Cheddar, Shredded
1 Cup Green Onion, Chopped
2 Cups Tortilla Chips

Trim all excess fat from the beef Cut the meat from the bone in chunks. cover. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the meat releases juices and turns gray (about 30 minutes). Uncover and cook the juices away. Turn the meat in the rendered fat which remains until well browned on all sides (about 30 minutes more). Lift out the meat and set aside.

Add 1/4 cup of water and the vinegar to the pan. Scrape the pan to loosen the browned bits. Remove the seeds and membranes from the green bell pepper and chop. Add the bouillon cubes, chili powder, onions and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and their liquid. Break up the tomatoes using the back of a spoon. Add the kidney beans. Return the meat to the pan. Stir to mix. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender enough to fall apart easily
(about 24 hours).

Discard the bones. Skim off the fat and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle shredded cheese and chopped green onion over the top. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.