Chipotle Pinto Chili
Chipotle Pinto Chili with onion, pepper, and ground beef served with cheese. This recipe is also easy to make plant-based.
Ingredients
Serves: 4-6 Time: 45-50 minutes
Chipotle Pinto Chili
- 1-2 canned chipotle pepper, chopped + 1 Tbs can juice/sauce
- 1 can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 20 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb. ground beef or vegan ground beef
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 heaping Tbs tomato paste
- Oil for sautéeing
Directions
- Prepare your vegetables.
- In a large pot, set heat to medium.
- Once hot, lightly coat the bottom of the pot with oil. Sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes.
- Then, add the pepper and garlic. Stir together for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef or vegan alternative and cook for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Next, add the seasonings, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer and cover for 30-40 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions if desired, and enjoy!
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