Chipotle and Pasilla Chili with Ground Beef
This homemade chili with ground beef is simple to make and comes packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 1/2 of a green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 of a red bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper stem and seeds removed, and chopped
- 1/2 of an onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon pasilla chili powder
- 3 teaspoons regular chili powder
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) cut tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt or salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes – optional for more heat, add more to taste
- 2 tablespoons (heaping) masa flour
For the Toppings (optional):
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 avocado cut in half, seed removed, meat spooned out and chopped
Instructions
For the Chili:
- Heat a large pot on medium heat and add the olive oil.
- To the pot, add green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic and jalapeno. Stir. Add the ground beef and stir.
- To the pot, add oregano, chipotle chili powder, pasilla chili powder, chili powder, and stir.
- Add the cut tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, black beans and stir.
- Next add the cumin, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, masa flour, and stir.
- Let simmer for about 45 minutes or until the desired consistency is met. Stir as the chili simmers.
For the Toppings:
- Serve warm topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.