Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Steak and Black Bean Chili (or something like it)

So if you have read any of the comments on the other posts you've read a request for a black bean and steak chili, so I took a little time to come up with a recipe for it. Chili, as most know is Spanish (really Mexican) for a pepper. So to make a good chili you need some spice, unless you can't handle it. So Stacy this recipe is for you. Sorry there are no pictures yet my photographer (sister) was not able to be there when I made this so I'll have to do it at her house later this month. Hopefully ya'll love this quick easy and tasty chili.

Ingredients

1 1lb lean steak (cut in cubes) I didn't specify what kind of steak because of availability, I used what is called a Flat Iron ~($5.99/lb) steak, can be bought at Kroger, Smith's, or Food Lion in the east. If that is not available look for Top Blade steaks (same muscle just cut different) make sure you remove the connective tissue in the center of the Top Blade. If none of this is available use a sirloin steak cut, there are many available. Don't use a New York Strip or Ribeye, just too valuable for this.

1 small sweet onion

1 can sundried (look for them in the Italian aisle)

1/4 cup good salsa (Not Pace, or Tostitos. I use habenero salsa but use to your tolerance.)

Small spoon of Garlic

2 cans Black Beans

salt

pepper

cayenne pepper

chili powder

olive oil

Sour Cream

Cheese

Avocado

So take the onion chop it inot small pieces sautee it in olive oil until mostly caramelized, add garlic, cayenne pepper, and chili powder (Not too much). Coat meat with pepper and a little salt, then add your cubed meat, and brown. Next add tomatoes, salsa. Let cook for a few minute and add black beans, allow about 10 minutes simmering time then serve. I serve it with a dollop of Daisy (some sour-cream), cheese, and cubed avocado.

7 comments:

  1. sounds delicious Dan
    I can't wait to try it

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  2. Dan, I am going to try it tomorrow. I feel like you are my own personal magic chef. Now if I can only find some magical recipe to get my 3 kids in bed!

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  3. I can't wait for you to make it for me.

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  4. Every thing is better with a dollop of Daisy. Sounds divine!

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  5. Very cool blog Dan. I've been trying to figure out how to comment and Lynnie just showed me.

    I really liked the Pita you made at our house. Is this the same recipe you used? Also, can you post your tortilla recipe?

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  6. Yes this is the Pita. I will post the tortilla recipe this week.

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  7. Dan we can't handle the suspense--post another recipe already

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