NY Strip Steak Chili

Steak Chili:

3 NY strip steaks

1 medium onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 green pepper diced

2 Tbsp Olive oil

1-28oz can crushed tomatoes

1-28oz can diced tomatoes

2-15oz cans of dark red kidney beans

2 Tbsp Hot Mexican Style chili powder

½ Tsp Chipotle chili powder

1 cup water

½ Tbsp salt

Colby or Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Handful of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate baking chips (optional)

• · Marinate steaks overnight in ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves of garlic minced, a few basil leaves chopped, ½ an onion, pinch of salt and black pepper.
• · Chop onion, green pepper, tomatoes, and mince garlic. In a large pot, pour in olive oil and sauté onion, garlic and green pepper.
• · Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans and water.
• · Add chili powders and salt and continue to cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
• · Grill or broil steaks to medium temperature (approx. 5 min per side depending on thickness of steaks).
• · Cut steaks in cubes and add to tomato/bean mixture.
• · Cook for another 20 minutes. Add chocolate chips if desired and stir well.
• · Serve with shredded cheese on top.