Black Bean And Sirloin Chili Fog City Diner Food

BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH SIRLOIN AND ASIAGO

Steps:

• Pour the beans into a colander and rinse under running water, sorting through them to remove any small stones. Either soak the beans in water to cover overnight, or bring them to a boil in water to cover, boil 2 min, and then turn off the heat, cover the pot, and allow then to soak for 1 hour, If using the latter method, the cooking should continue promptly.
• Heat a dry skillet over med heat and toast the cumin, cayenne, paprika, and oregano until they start to become fragrant. Be careful not to let them burn.
• Grind the pasilla chili and bay leaf to a fine powder in a clean coffee or spice grinder or in a blender. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the onion, garlic, and green pepper over med heat until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minute Add the toasted spices, ground spices, tomatoes, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and saute for 15 min, stirring occasionally.
• Add the vegetable mix to the beans, along with water to cover by 4 inches. Cook on top of the stove, covered, for 11/2-2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Adjust seasoning, and add the chopped cilantro and the jalapenos, along with the cubes of sirloin, and simmer for 10 minute
• Serve in bowls with a sprinkling of asiago cheese on each.

BLACK BEAN SIRLOIN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
• Dry the sirloin with paper towels; sprinkle sirloin with salt and pepepr.
• Add the beef to the soup pot a few pieces at a time, browning meat evenly and removing pieces to a bowl when they are brown.
• Add in the onion, garlic, and jalapenos; stir/saute for about 3 minutes or until begin to soften.
• Add in the chili powder, cayenne, and cumin; stir/saute for 2-3 minutes (stir briskly to make sure spices don't burn).
• Return the beef to the soup pot; add in the soup mix and water, stirring to loosen any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pot.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for about an hour or until the beef is tender--stir occasionally.
• Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the beans; simmer 15 minutes.
• Serve chili in individual bowl with desired toppings.