SMOKY PUMPKIN BEER CHILI

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Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped onions (2 medium)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Harvest Sunset™ organic fire-roasted diced red and yellow tomatoes, undrained
1 bottle (12 oz) pumpkin beer (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer beef to a plate; set aside.
Drain fat from saucepan. Add remaining tablespoon oil to saucepan; add onions and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown.
Return beef to saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened. If needed, season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving