Description
A delightful blend of flavors with a rich, smoky taste from chipotle peppers, tender beef, and a medley of beans, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, and bell peppers, and mincing the chipotle peppers.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper and drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced chipotle peppers, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth, stirring well 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 with more salt, pepper, or chipotle peppers if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- For vegetarian, replace meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Use vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- Reduce chipotle peppers for less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, beef chili, smoky chipotle, comfort food, one pot meal