This chipotle chili recipe is thick and chunky, made with a mix of peppers, spicy chili seasonings, and a good portion of chipotles for the perfect rich and smoky flavor. It is a great recipe for a crowd, tailgating, or family get together.
How to make Tex Mex Chipotle Chili
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 ½ pounds Fresh 90% Lean Premium Ground Beef
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2 cups small diced onions
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup Pork Marinade (see recipe below)
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1 (28 ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained
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2 Chipotle peppers In Adobo sauce chopped (available in cans)
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2(15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
Directions:
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, onions, garlic, ground chipotle chile pepper and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef browns and the onions soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the beef and vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the Pork Marinade, tomatoes, Chipotle peppers and black beans.
- Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or until heated through. Enjoy!
Toppings for the Chili:
- low-fat sour cream optional garnish
- low-fat Mexican cheese optional garnish
- jalapenos optional garnish
- chopped fresh cilantro optional garnish
- 1 large avocado, sliced thin optional garnish
Notes:
- Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If you need to thicken the chili, use a Tablespoon of flour mixed with some of the chili liquid and whisk together. Add back into the chili. DO NOT add the flour directly to the chili, it can clump and not dissolve well.
- If your chili is too spicy, adding a little honey will lighten the spice. Add a teaspoon at a time, stir, and check the flavors.
Pork Marinade Recipe
Ingredients:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp pepper
Directions:
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Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined.
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