1 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bottle (12 oz) dark beer, room temperature
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Instructions
Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef and flour; seal bag and shake to coat. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Place beef in slow cooker.
Add beer to skillet, stirring and scraping to loosen brown particles. Cook 1 minute. Pour over beef in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.