Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chili

Name: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h 15 min
Total time: 7 h 30 min
Yield: 5-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice; 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped; 2 fresh cayenne peppers, finely chopped; 1 small celery rib, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 cup tomato paste; chopped scallion, for serving (optional); shredded mozzarella cheddar blend cheese, for serving (optional)

Submitted by Pamela Steed Hill

"Chili recipes are as plentiful as chili cooks—and that’s a good thing. For the most part. As with any recipe, too many ingredients (and especially too many “odd” ingredients) can turn a good, old-fashioned hearty dish into…well, something else. This recipe keeps it simple with typical ground beef, tomatoes, fresh vegetables, spices, and beans (sorry, Texas). For a little extra kick and smoky flavor, add chipotle chiles, then let everything come together low and slow in a slow-cooker."

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photo by Pamela Steed Hill

Ready In:: 7hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 5-6

ingredients

1 lb ground sirloin
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
2 fresh cayenne peppers, finely chopped
1 small celery rib, chopped
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
¹⁄₄ cup tomato paste
chopped scallion, for serving (optional)
shredded mozzarella cheddar blend cheese, for serving (optional)

directions

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sirloin, garlic, and onion. Cook until the beef is browned, 6-7 minutes.
Transfer the sirloin mixture with a slotted spoon to a slow cooker and add the next 8 ingredients (through cumin). Season with salt and cook on low 6 hours.
Stir in the tomato paste and taste for seasoning, adding more salt, if needed. Cook 1 hour longer.
Divide the chili among 5-6 bowls and serve with chopped scallions and cheese, if desired.