Southwest Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 pound cubed leftover pot roast
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 cups water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (or whatever you have on hand)

Directions:

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil, diced onion and garlic and saute until the onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, pot roast, black beans, chili powder, and 2 cups water. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the chili into serving bowls and sprinkle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Serve hot.