Steak and Black Bean Chili

Busy schedule? No problem. It doesn’t get any easier than this. Throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. Who says you have to slave over a chili pot all afternoon?

Ingredients:

2 lbs. beef cubes – do NOT brown in pan first 2 tsp. all purpose chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 huge Spanish onion – chopped 1 large green bell pepper – chopped 2 15oz. cans black beans – drained and rinsed in colander 2 14.5oz. cans chili-style chopped tomatoes – with juice 1 6oz. can tomato paste 1 tsp. sugar Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.

Makes 8 servings.

Serve with sliced scallion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream.