Spicy Chipotle-Black Bean Chili

• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 1 beef top sirloin steak (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup masa harina
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• finely chopped red onion, optional

1. Place Creole seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
2. In a Dutch oven, saute beef in oil in batches. Stir in the onion, chipotle peppers and garlic. Cook 3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Drain.
3. Stir in the masa harina, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until beef is tender.
4. Stir in beans; heat through. Garnish with cheddar cheese and/or red onion if desired.

creole seasoning, beef, olive oil, sweet onion, peppers, garlic, masa harina, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper, beef broth, tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese, red onion

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-chipotle-black-bean-chili/ (may not work)