Ten Minute Chipotle Spiced Beef and Bean Chili

Southwestern style chili with chipotle peppers and beef. The chipotle peppers add a nice smoky flavor to this dish. Spice it up or spice it down, it's up to you. You can find chipotle peppers in the Mexican specialty aisle in the supermarket or at a Latin grocer. Make sure to purchase the chipotle peppers in the can with Adobo Sauce. Serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 539 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saute pan, brown ground beef with onion, chipotle peppers and 3 tablespoons of the adobo sauce; drain well.

Step 2

In a large stock pot, combine beef mixture, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, Kosher salt, ground cumin, garlic powder and chili powder. At this point, adjust to taste with hot pepper sauce. Heat through and serve garnished with Cheddar cheese.