A recipe of my own creation that tastes pretty darned good.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Black Bean Chili

Recipe By :Carol Peterson
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans/Legumes Signature Dishes
Stews/Chilis

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound ground chuck
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -- to coat stew meat
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat -- 1/2" cubes
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
1 medium green pepper -- finely chopped
1 clove garlic -- finely minced
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
3 16 ounce cans black beans -- drained
5 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
water -- as needed

Brown ground beef and the flour-coated stew meat in a 4-quart saucepan
(start the ground beef first, so there is some fat in the pan to keep
the stew meat from sticking). When meat is browned, add the onion and
green pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent. Add garlic and
cook for aoubt 2 more minutes. Drain off any excess fat. Add
tomatoes, beans, and spices. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, adding
water if desired. Adjust seasonings and serve.

Serving suggestions:
Saltine crackers or oyster crackers
Shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or other cheese
Chopped onions

Yield:
"4 quarts"

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