Easy chipotle chili is pure comfort food with the a smoky flavor from chipotle in adobo. awith just the right amount of spice from chipotle peppers in adobo, spices, and beans! This is a scrape the bottom of the bowl, what do you mean it's all gone, kind of chili!
The smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers adds an amazing depth of flavor making this one of the easiest and best chili recipes.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- Chipotle chili is perfect for make ahead and freezer-friendly meals.
- Make a double batch and freeze some for another day.
- Our easy chipotle chili is a mouthwatering one-pot meal.
- Just add your favorite toppings and you have the best chili recipe on the block.
- This chili is great for family parties, potlucks, and game-day eating.
🔪 Ingredients
- ground beef
- onion
- garlic
- can, diced tomatoes
- can, tomato sauce
- can, black beans
- can, kidney beans
- chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Mexican chili
- oregano, cumin
- black pepper
- salt
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🍲 Equipment
⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Leftovers can be kept in a covered, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pot over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- Freezer: store in the freezer using a freezersafe bag or storage container for up to 3-4 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Be sure to brown the beef and drain the excess fat. Ensures your chili won't be greasy
- Be sure to brown the beef and drain the excess fat. Ensures your chili won't be greasy.
- This recipe calls for low-fat toppings. Full fat can be used, a personal preference.
- Be sure to simmer over low heat and stir occasionally. You do not want a burnt bottom
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
For best results, simmer the chili over low heat for an hour to blend the flavors.
Like a good marinara sauce, many say chili tastes better the next day. If possible, make your chili the day before and reheat it when ready to eat.
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.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used in lieu of ground beef.
- Any of your favorite canned beans can be used for this recipe.
- Adjust the spices as needed for your taste.
- We have a flavorful chili seasoning that can be used for the spices in this recipe.
- For variety, Taco Seasoning Blend can also be used in lieu of the spices we have in the original recipe.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- A simple arugula salad would be a tasty easy green salad to go with the chili.
- Tomato cucumber salad is another easy salad that is cool and would pair well with this spicy chili.
🍽 Similar recipes
- Love chili, try our One Pot Chili Mac. It is a one-pot tasty ground beef dinner that is a great weeknight meal.
- Pumpkin Turkey Chili is another hearty chili to enjoy.
- Instant Pot Turkey Chili is another favorite recipe that is so quick to prepare and always a hit.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- To a large Dutch oven over medium heat add ground beef, onions, and garlic till browned. Drain off excess fat.
- Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, all the drained beans, and spices.
- Simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste for seasoning, reseason if needed.
- Serve with toppings.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Chipotle Chili
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 28 ounce can, diced tomatoes drained
- 14 ounce can, tomato sauce
- 30 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
- 2 teaspoons Mexican chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
- Toppings:
- low-fat sour cream optional garnish
- low-fat Mexican cheese optional garnish
- jalapenos optional garnish
- chopped freh cilantro optional garnisg
- 1 large avocado, sliced thin optional garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven or large pot over medium heat, Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic, saute until meat is browned through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, drained black beans, drained kidney beans, chopped chipotle peppers, Mexican chili powder, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Season to taste with black pepper and salt.
- Reduce heat to low and place the lid on Dutch oven. Simmer for about an hour. Stir occasionally.
- Check seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve in bowls with toppings on the side.
Notes
- The calorie count does not include optional toppings as they can vary.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.