Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeño 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
• Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Cook first 5 ingredients 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, and next 6 ingredients, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup beer, broth, and beans, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish, if desired.