Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWEST BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI - Easy

Category: Chili

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 pound cubed leftover pot roast
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil, diced onion and garlic and saute until the onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, pot roast, black beans, chili powder, and 2 cups water. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the chili into serving bowls and sprinkle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Serve hot. Serves 4