Hearty Sirloin Chili

Ingredients

• 3-5 tablespoons vegetable oil (more as needed)
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 lbs sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1-2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flake (optional, add in if you like extreme heat!)
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped (I just use the ones packed in the jar)
• 2-4 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 2-3 tablespoons cumin (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 cups consomme or beef broth
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 4 cups crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped onion
• sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow dish mix together flour, seasoning salt and cayenne pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot.

3. 3

   Toss the sirloin with the flour mixture to coat, then brown well on all sides shaking off any excess flour then remove to a plate or bowl.

4. 4

   In the same pot saute the onions and dried chili flakes (if using) for about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add in green and red bell peppers with jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook for about 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add in chili powder, cumin and oregano, then return the browned beef back to the pot along with any juices from the plate or bowl.

7. 7

   Pour in beer and consumme or beef broth; stir with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Cover and reduce heat to a simmer; cook 1-1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.

9. 9

   After the 1-1/2 hours, add in the crushed tomatoes and cook for another 35-40 minutes.

10. 10

    Add in black beans and kidney beans, season with salt and pepper; simmer for another 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Ladle into bowls then top with sour cream cheese and onions.

12. 12

    Delicious!