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K-Jon Black Bean Chipotle-Lime Chili
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Ready In: 182 Minutes
Servings: 4
A very unique tasting chili of smoke and citrus. Peerfect heat to wow the crowd!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs coarse ground ground beef
1 1/2 lbs cubed chuck
3 slices bacon, thick sliced diced
3 cups onions, diced
1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons dried chipotle peppers (rehydrated and pureed)
2 (14 ounce) cans mexican-style tomatoes (like rotel)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 tablespoons cumin
4 tablespoons dark chili powder
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1 tablespoon tajin seasoning (chili-lime)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 lime, juice of
1 cup water, that you used to hydrate dried chipotles (if not bitter)
4 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Directions:
1. 1.* Heat dried (seeded and deveined) chipotle on skillet untill hot, do not burn! Soak chipotle in hot H2O for 30 minutes Puree fine (2 tbs total).
2. 2. Cook bacon till crisp, remove, save bacon fat for meat mixture.
3. 3.Brown meat mixture, in bacon fat, with onions and peppers in dutch oven.
4. 4. Drain excess grease and add tomatoes, crisp bacon, seasonings, and water, bring to a boil.
5. 5. Add beans, lime juice cover and simmer 2 hours.
By RecipeOfHealth.com