SPICY CHIPOTLE-BLACK BEAN CHILI

Spicy Chipotle-Black Bean Chili image

I love soup weather, and this chili is ideal to warm you up on a chilly or rainy day. The whole can of chipotles in adobo make this a pretty spicy chili, you can cut back and adjust to your taste. -Karla Sheeley, Worden, Illinois,

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 beef top sirloin steak (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup masa harina
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese and/or finely chopped red onion, optional

Steps:

Place Creole seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a Dutch oven, saute beef in oil in batches. Stir in the onion, chipotle peppers and garlic. Cook 3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Drain. , Stir in the masa harina, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until beef is tender. , Stir in beans; heat through. Garnish with cheddar cheese and/or red onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges