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Spicy Beef and Black Beans

1 oven bag (Large size -14 x 20-inch)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (10.50-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound boneless beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups (8-ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
Tortilla chips
Garnish: tomato slices, chopped fresh cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
2. Place oven bag in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add flour to oven bag; twist end of bag, and shake.
3. Drain 1 can tomatoes. Add tomatoes and remaining undrained can tomatoes to bag; squeeze to blend ingredients. Add beans and next 3 ingredients to bag. Arrange ingredients in an even layer.
4. Close oven bag with nylon tie; cut 6 (1/2-inch) slits in top of bag.
5. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve over tortilla chips. Garnish, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.