Ultimate Chili

• 1 pound(s) beef round, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 6 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
• 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
• 1 tablespoon(s) paprika
• 2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
• 12 ounce(s) dark or light beer
• 1 cup(s) diced tomatoes
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cup(s) dark kidney beans, rinsed
• 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro

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Directions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, paprika and oregano. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
3. Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, for about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and reserved beef. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4. Add beans; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.