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Chipotle Beef Chili

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 12 ounce bottle beer
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15.5 ounce can chili-style beans
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • shredded cheese sour cream (or plain yogurt), and green onions, for topping

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for ~5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add beef and cook until well browned, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks.
  • Drain off any unnecessary fat.
  • Add beer, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, all of the beans, spices, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover.
  • Let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
  • Enjoy!