High-Protein Two-Bean ’n Sirloin Tip Chili

Ingredients
2 pounds (908 g) leanest sirloin tip
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 1⁄2 tablespoons (38 ml) olive oil, divided
2 large Vidalia onions, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons (23 g) chili powder
3⁄4 teaspoon ancho chile pepper
(or use cayenne pepper)
1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups (470 ml) beef broth
1 1⁄2 cups (353 ml) Corona beer (or other
lager-style beer)
1 can (14.5 ounces, or 406 g) tomato purée
1 can (14.5 ounces, or 406 g) fire-roasted
tomatoes, undrained
1⁄3 cup (90 g) tomato paste
1⁄3 cup (47 g) dried polenta (coarse ground
cornmeal)
1 can (15 ounces, or 420 g) white kidney beans,
drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces, or 420 g) red kidney beans,
drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon Sucanat
1⁄2 cup (50 g) chopped scallion
1⁄2 cup (8 g) chopped fresh cilantro

Trim any visible fat from the meat and cut into bite-size pieces. Season the
meat with 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt and the cracked pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon
(15 ml) of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the
meat on all sides. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 11⁄2 tablespoons (23 ml)
oil, the onions, bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper to the pan and cook for 5 to
7 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the garlic, chili
powder, chile pepper, cumin, and oregano and cook, stirring constantly, for
1 minute.
Transfer the pan contents to the slow cooker. Add the broth, beer, tomato
purée, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and polenta to the mixture
and stir gently to mix well.
Stir in the beans, Sucanat, and remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and mix
well. Cook on high for 5 hours, or on low for 8 to 9 hours, until the meat
is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir in the scallion and cilantro just
before serving.
Yield: 12 servings
Per Serving: Calories 349.8; Calories From Fat 88.2; Total Fat 12 g; Cholesterol
63.5 mg; Sodium 923.1 mg; Potassium 847.5 mg; Total Carbohydrates 31.5 g;
Fiber 8.2 g; Sugar 6 g; Protein 26.4 g