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  • Black Bean And Beef Chili

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    Ingredients

    • 2 c. dry black beans
    • 1 pound stew beef, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
    • 1 med. onion, minced
    • 1 med. green bell pepper, minced
    • 2 tbsp. chili pwdr
    • 2 teaspoon each grnd cumin and dry oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 (28 ounce.) can crushed tomatoes in puree

    Directions

    1. Rinse beans under cool water. Cover with water; soak overnight. Season beef with salt and pepper; brown in oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir 5 min till vegetables soften. Stir in chili pwdr, cumin, oregano, cayenne and bay leaf. Add in crushed tomatoes in puree.
    2. Drain soaked beans, add in to beef mix. Cover with 1 qt water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook, partially covered 2 1/2 hrs or possibly till beans are tender. Throw away bay leaf. Add in extra cayenne to taste for spicier chili. Serve immediately. Garnishing ideas include: minced onion, minced tomato, shredded cheese, minced avocado, lowfat sour cream. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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