Recipe: hearty steak and bean chile

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Shoulder Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups roasted tomato or regular salsa
• 1/4 cup red chile powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed, drained
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
• Guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped purple onion, chopped tomato and tortilla chips

Directions

1. Cut beef steaks into 3/4-inch pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef in three batches; season with salt. Set aside.
2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper and onion to same stockpot. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Return beef and accumulated juices to stockpot. Add salsa, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender. Stir in beans; cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until beans are heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve chili in bowls. Garnish with Toppings, as desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition information per serving: 289 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 78 mg cholesterol; 736 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate; 6.1 g fiber; 32 g protein; 11.2 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg vitamin B12; 5.0 mg iron; 31.5 mcg selenium; 8.1 mg zinc; 89.2 mg choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of choline.