Cowboy Beef and Black Bean Chili

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The Beef Checkoff
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  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2pounds ground beef (95% lean)
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2cups chopped onions
2tablespoons minced garlic
2medium yellow bell peppers, chopped
1large jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1/4cup chili powder
1tablespoon ground cumin
1teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper
1-- (28-ounce) can crushed canned tomatoes, undrained
1-- (14 1/2-ounce) can chili-seasoned or zesty-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1-- (14-ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth
12fluid ounces dark beer
1/3cup tomato paste
1tablespoon honey
2-- (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained
-- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)  

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in stockpot over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove from stockpot with slotted spoon. Set aside. Pour off drippings.
  2. Heat oil in same stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add bell peppers and jalapeño; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  3. Return beef crumbles to stockpot. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme and red pepper; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste and honey; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Uncover stockpot; continue simmering 30 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until beans are heated through. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. 
 
Cook's Tip:  Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
 
Recipe reprinted from The Healthy Beef Cookbook, published by John Wiley & Sons.
 

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 364
  • Fat 1g
  • Saturated Fat 3g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4g
  • Cholesterol 76mg
  • Sodium 1131mg
  • Carbohydrate 39g
  • Fiber 10.6g
  • Protein 34g