Serves four

Ingredients

  • 1 tbls olive oil
  • 1 lb sirloin steak trimmed of all fat and cut into 1/4" strips
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 2 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 lb black beans, cooked
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion, white part too!

Directions

  • In a large stockpot or very large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Saute the sirloin just until no longer pink; do not overcook.
  • Remove the meat with a slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pot and saute over medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the jalapeno pepper, tomato, broth, beans, spices and salt.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • Add the sirloin and simmer for 15 minutes; taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chopped onion.
  • Crusty rolls are nice.