Chipotle Chili with Black Beans
This hearty, beef and bean chili has a smoky, spicy flavor profile thanks to Fire Roasted Tomatoes and a chipotle chile.
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. each cumin and dried oregano
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Contadina® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz.) Contadina® Tomato Sauce
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
Topping Options: Cilantro, Cotija cheese, Mexican crema or sour cream, tortilla chips, lime wedges, radishes, pickled red onion, avocado"
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook about 7 minutes until beef is crumbled and browned and onion is softened, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic, chili powder, chipotle, salt, cumin and oregano; cook about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add diced tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
Simmer 20 minutes, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in lime juice and serve with toppings.
Variation: For Vegetarian Bean Chili, prepare as recipe directs, except omit the beef and add 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans and 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained, along with the black beans.