Black Bean and Sirloin Chili -Fog City Diner-

Black Bean and Sirloin Chili
-Fog City Diner-

Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive oil

2 Pounds boneless sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

2 cups chopped yellow onion

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 cup Masa Harina (corn tortilla flour mix, available at Mexican markets)

1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin - double

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

2 teaspoons salt

4 cups beef broth 

2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained if canned

In a heavy kettle heat the oil over oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the sirloin in batches, transferring it as it is browned with a slotted spoon to a bowl.  In the at remaining in the kettle cook the yellow onion, the garlic,…over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the Masa Harina, the chili powder, the cayenne, the cumin, the white pepper, and the salt, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes.  Add the broth and sirloin and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender.  Stir in the beans, simmer the mixture or 15 minutes, and serve the chilli...