Chipotle Spiced Beef and Bean Chili

from Yummly

submitted by Tate Lonergan

preparation time: 30 – 40 minutes

serves 4 to 6

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onions, chopped

2 chipotles in adobo

2 teaspoons Kosher salt

2 teaspoons ground cumin

¾ teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

10 ounces diced tomatoes (with green chile peppers)

1 30-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (optional, based on how spicy your family likes it)

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Sour cream, optional

In a large sauté pan, brown ground beef with onion, chipotle peppers and 3 tablespoons of the adobo sauce; drain well. Mix the salt, ground cumin, garlic powder and chili powder in a small bowl. In a large stock pot, combine beef mixture, tomatoes, beans, and spice mixture. Adjust to taste with hot pepper sauce. Heat through and serve garnished with Cheddar cheese and optional sour cream.