Recipe: Steak Chili

Servings: 6

Calories 302
Protein 31 g
Sodium 61 mg
Potassium 475 mg
Phosphorus 256 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 lb. beef round steak, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 1/2 c. unsalted beef brown stock (or a little more if necessary)
• 2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 – 2 tsp. cumin seed, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 of 4-oz. can green chili peppers, chopped, seeded and mashed
• 2 Tbsp. cornmeal

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown beef cubes and garlic in hot oil; drain off excess fat. Add beef stock, oregano, sugar, cumin and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the chili peppers and the cornmeal. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves.

Great served with homemade cornbread or macaroni, cooked without salt.