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

Preparation

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.