Description
A hearty and flavorful chili infused with smoky chipotle peppers, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
- 2–3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tbsp Adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Beef or vegetable broth
- 1 Bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- Corn (optional, for serving)
- Cheese (optional, for serving)
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain off excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the drained black beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the broth and add the bell pepper if using. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with extra veggies or swap the meat for a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, comfort food, chipotle, easy recipe