Black Bean Stew Meat Chili

Ingredients

1 pound beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 cup dried black beans, rinsed
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup sour cream, for serving

Directions

In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine beef, tomato puree, beans, onion (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish), garlic, chili powder, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 8 hours). Serve chili topped with sour cream and reserved onion.

Source: https://www.marthastewart.com/313267/slow-cooker-beef-and-black-bean-chili

White Bread

White Bread – Bread Machine Method
Yield 1.5 lb loaf

This bread is really fluffy with a bit of a crispy crust.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or shortening (softened)
1 teaspoon salt (heaping)
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Quick Rise Yeast

Instructions

Measure milk in a 2-cup glass measure. Microwave milk and butter on High for 1 minute 10 seconds (milk should be 80°F); pour into canister. Add sugar and salt. Add flour, then yeast.

Place canister in machine. Select white bread “traditional” cycle (about 3 ½ to 4 hours) and medium crust. Turn the machine on – or press the button on.

Take bread out of pan at end of cycle. Cool on rack.

Notes
A 1 1/2-lb. bread machine is ideal for this recipe.

Source: https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/bread-machine-white-bread/