Emily's Chipotle Chili

The chipotle peppers give this slow cooker chili a subtle, smoky flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 448 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ground black pepper
• 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook sausage and ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crumbly. When the meat has released its grease, and has begun to brown, drain off accumulated grease, and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Cook and stir for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in the garlic and onion. Cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then pour the chili into a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Stir in tomato paste an hour before the chili is done.