Cook Without Book

Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)               Ingredients 2 teaspoons   olive oil 1 pound   sirloin tips 1/2 teaspoon   salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1  large Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1  green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1  red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup   plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 2 teaspoons   tomato, basil, and garlic seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash) Preparation Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle sirloin tips with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add beef to pan, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until desired degree of doneness. Remove beef from pan; set aside, and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion and peppers to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water; cook 1 minute. Add beef...

Salsa verde brings the flavors of the southwest to this chili recipe. You'll find the salsa and masa harina—used to thicken the chili—in the Latin foods section of the supermarket. Mexican beer is a natural to use in and drink with this chili. Green onions, queso fresco, and sour cream are good condiment choices. Yield:  7 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/2 pound   chili-style ground sirloin 1 cup   chopped onion 1 cup   chopped green onions 1/3 cup   chopped green bell pepper 1/2 pound   Cajun smoked sausage, chopped (such as Conecuh) 1 tablespoon   minced fresh garlic 1  (12-ounce) bottle beer 2 teaspoons   chili powder 1/2 teaspoon   ground chipotle chile pepper 1/4 teaspoon   ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon   ground coriander 1  (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1  (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinse...