Beef, Black Bean & Fresh Tomato Chili
Source of Recipe
kittencal
List of Ingredients
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 lbs sirloin cut into about 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 cups water (or use 1 cup water and 1 cup beer)
2 -3 tablespoons cumin (can use more to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (I use ancho chili powder in place of the chili powder)
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more)
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste (YES 3 cans!)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 -4 medium tomatoes diced (use very red and ripe tomatoes for this)
2 large onions chopped
2 green bell peppers chopped
4 cups black beans rinsed and drained
2 cups beef broth (more if needed to thin)
grated cheddar cheeseRecipe
Heat oil in a large heavy pot.
Add in ground beef; cook for 5 minutes.
Add in the cubed sirloin, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh garlic and brown about 5 minutes.
Add in 2 cups beer or water; bring to a boil.
Add in cumin, ancho chili or chili powder, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper; reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add in tomato paste and sugar; simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Add in chopped tomatoes, onions and green peppers; simmer for about 50-60.
Add in drained black beans, beef broth, starting with 2 cups adding in more to thin to desired consistancy; simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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