Buck'em-Off-Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 lbs boneless beef chuck steaks or 2 lbs roast, cut into 3/8 inch cubes

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 large onions, chopped small

3 (19 fluid ounce) cans red kidney beans, including liquid

3 (19 fluid ounce) cans plum tomatoes, crushed, include liquid

1 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste

1 (10 fluid ounce) cans beef broth

1 (10 fluid ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, include liquid

3 tablespoons ground chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced

1 large green pepper, seeded and diced

2 large celery ribs, chopped small

1 (12 fluid ounce) cans beer, of your choice

1 cup dry red wine, of your choice

4 teaspoons tapioca starch or 4 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup finely choppedonions or 1 cup chopped green onion

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