SMOKY CHIPOTLE CHILI

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Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Time 6h15m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups dried pinto beans
3 cups water
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 lb chuck steak, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
7 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

Wash beans thoroughly, soak overnight, and drain.
Place beans in slow cooker. Add water and next 7 ingredients.
Cook on LOW for 6 hours, till beans are tender.
Brown the meat well in a frying pan for 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Then add the steak, peppers, corn, tomatoes, and salt to the beans, and cook an additional 30 minutes. If desired, add more chipotle chili powder for more heat.
Garnish with low-fat sour cream, if desired, and the fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 156, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.8