2 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin, trimmed of fat & cut into 1/2-inch pieces .
shredded cheddar cheese .
1 c seeded & sliced jalapeno peppers .
2 tbsps vegetable oil .
sliced fresh cilantro .
1/4 c chili powder .
1 1/2 tsps salt .
Toppings .
guacamole .
2 (2 oz) envelopes tomato beef soup mix (Knorr) .
1 tsp ground cumin .
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper .
1 1/2 c sliced onions .
sliced red onions .
5 c water .
5 garlic cloves, minced
Directions
Step #1 Heat the oil In a large-ish soup pot over medium-high heat.
Step #2 Dry the sirloin with paper towels; sprinkle sirloin with salt & pepepr.
Step #3 Add the beef to the soup pot a few pieces at a time, browning meat evenly & removing pieces to a bowl when they are brown.
Step #4 Add in the onion, garlic, & jalapenos; stir/saute for about 3 mins or until begin to soften.
Step #5 Add in the chili powder, cayenne, & cumin; stir/saute for 2-3 mins (stir briskly to make sure spices don't burn).
Step #6 Return the beef to the soup pot; add in the soup mix & water, stirring to loosen any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Step #7 Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, uncovered, & let simmer, for about an hr or until the beef is tender--stir every once in awhile.
Step #8 Taste the chili & adjust seasoning with salt & pepper.
Step #9 Stir in the beans; simmer 15 mins.
Step #10 Serve chili in individual bowl with desired toppings.