Black Bean Chili

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 45 Min

The taste of long cooking doesn't have to take long. This easy Black Bean Chili recipe proves that by using pantry shortcuts. Take your family on a mealtime trip south of the border with a hearty bowl of chili they'll thank you for.

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds boneless beef bottom round roast, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 (16-ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup steak sauce
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

What to Do

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef chunks and stir until brown on all sides.
Add tomatoes, steak sauce, water, lemon juice, chili powder, and crushed red pepper; mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, or until beef is tender. Stir in beans until heated through then serve.