Heart-Healthy Chili Recipe

• (1lb) beef round steak, trimmed, cut in 1/2" chunks
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1-1/2 tbsp canola oil, divided
• 3 medium-size onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded, pith removed, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, pith removed, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• (12 oz) dark or light beer
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes, (NOT oil-packed), snipped into small pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 (19-21 oz) cans dark kidney beans, rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice

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