Smokey Chipotle Chili

Submitted by Cook4Carrie

"This chili has a mild smokey flavor. For more heat, increase the amount of chipotle peppers."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3 lbs ground beef
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 chipotle chiles, plus
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, pureed
• salt, to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (preferably Shiner Bock or Alaskan Amber)

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and beef; cook, breaking up the beef, until no longer pink.
3. Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, crushed tomatoes, and chipotle puree. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
4. Add beer and continue to simmer, uncovered another 45 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
5. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream.