Smoky Chipotle Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, well-trimmed and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
• 12 ounces beer
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons masa harina
• reduced-fat sour cream

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 tablespoon oil in a dutch oven on medium until hot. brown beef in batches and remove from dutch oven. season with salt.
• 2 heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot on medium. add beef, tomatoes, beer, adobo sauce and chipotle peppers; bring to boil. reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
• 3 stir in beans and masa harina; return to boil. reduce heat; simmer 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• 4 serve chili with a dab of sour cream on top of each serving.
• 5 hint: you can substitute 3 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/2 cup water for the masa harina.