Black Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS


1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups beef broth
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained.



1- Cook steak, onions, peppers, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly 8 minutes or until beef browns and vegetables are tender.

2- Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt; crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup beer; chili powder; cumin; sugar; oregano; black pepper, red pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.

3- Stir in remaining 1 cup beer, broth and beans; simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.