Three Bean Chipotle Chili

MathMom.calif's Note:

Adapted from the back of a can of S&W brand tomatoes. My family loves this one, and it's so quick and easy to make. One of my faves, too. The original recipe is kicking spicy, and I had to tone it down for my spice-wimps. They STILL say it is too spicy how I make it. Watch out for those chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. They are extremely hot. I use low sodium tomatoes and low sodium beans whenever possible.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 9

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey breast
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (original recipe called for 2)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (I usually add more of this...for flavor...it's not spicy)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (original recipe called for 3. Buy a can)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• cilantro (to garnish) (optional)
• diced avocado (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown the meat, onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium high heat, about 3 minutes. Drain.
2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, undrained tomatoes and chipotle peppers. Cook for about 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Serve with cilantro, avocado and sour cream, if desired. Corn bread and a nice green salad round out the meal.

Reviews

[crazycookinmama]

I am so sorry...it took me a long time to make and review, and then I make it and am not a fan. I feel terrible. My DH loved it however. I didn't like that it had to "juice" to it, so I added some beef stock. I used everything to the T..maybe a little more spice because we like it spicy, but it just didn't have anything "special" for me. I'm sure it can be adapted to be outstanding though. Thanks!

[Dwynnie]

This was great, though I made changes... :-S I used 1 lb of ground beef and 1 lb of ground pork and only two cans of beans--red beans and black beans. I also spiced it up and used 2 Tbs of chili powder, 2 tsp of cumin, and chopped (after seeding) 4 large chipotles, plus I used 1 Tbs of the adobo sauce. I thought it was great--the spice wimps in my house just about died! So, I added 1 bottle of Corona, 1 tiny can of tomato paste, and 1 15 ounce can of drained petite diced tomatoes. I simmered for longer so it would thicken up and then we were all happy! (Though they still wanted sour cream and cheese...) Thank you for a keeper!

[Tia Mouse]

This is phenomenal -- not only tasty, but easy, too! I made a double batch, but only used 1# of extra lean ground turkey. It worked out just great! I used 4 chipotles AND 2 fresh, diced jalepenos, and it does have a nice bite. I also love cumin and probably close to doubled the amount called for in the recipe. I will make this a regular dish for Sunday football and (with less heat) a great potluck! Thanks, Mathmom.calif for the outstanding recipe.