Steak and Black Bean Chili

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Steak and Black Bean Chili
Yield: Makes 6 servings
This hearty chili, featuring steak and black beans, proves that it doesn't take magic to serve six with only one steak.
Ingredients:
1
boneless beef top sirloin steak (about 3/4 pound)

1
teaspoon vegetable oil

1
cup chopped onion

2
cloves garlic, minced

2
cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1
can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1
cup chopped green bell pepper

1
cup chopped red bell pepper

1
jalapeño pepper,* minced

1
cube beef bouillon

2
tablespoons chili powder

1/2
teaspoon sugar

1
cup chopped tomato

2/3
cup sliced green onions with tops

6
tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream



Preparation:
1.
Trim fat from steak. Cut steak into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat oil in large nonstick saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add steak, onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Add beans, diced tomatoes with juice, bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, bouillon, chili powder and sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 30 to 45 minutes.

2.
Top with chopped tomato, green onions and sour cream.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: about 1 cup chili
Sodium 790 mg
Protein 26 g
Fiber 12 g
Carbohydrate 40 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 7 g
Calories from Fat 18 %
Calories 277
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1-1/2
Vegetable 2
Starch 2


This recipe appears in: Southwestern