Bigger-In-Texas Chili | Lazy Cooking

Ingredients

• ***For the chili:***
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup yellow or white onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, diced
• 1 (4-pound) beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch-thick cubes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar, of your choice
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup jalapeños, seeded and sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons masa harina or corn tortilla flour
• ***Optional toppings:***
• cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
• corn chips, to taste
• avocado slices, to taste
• cilantro leaves, to taste