Spartan Tri-Tip Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound tri-tip steak, cut into cubes
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tri-tip steak and cook until browned. Remove from the pot.
2. Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Add the cooked tri-tip steak to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Bring the chili to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Tri-tip is a cut of beef from the bottom sirloin and is popular in the United States.
• Chili is a spicy stew that is popular in Mexico and the United States.
• Chili powder is a blend of spices that usually includes chili peppers, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.