Ground Beef With Chipotles

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped

• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo

• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Note: This will make a pretty spicy dish. If you think you can handle the heat, use the entire can of Chipotles. If not, leave out a pepper or two.

2. 2

   Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, and saute, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cumin, and continue to saute for another minute or two, until fragrant.

3. 3

   Crumble ground beef into skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat loses its pink color, 5-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add sherry, stir well, scraping the bottom for any browned bits.

5. 5

   Add can of chipotles with sauce. Stir well, breaking up the chipotles with a spatula.

6. 6

   Add green peppers, can of tomatoes, and all other ingredients (basil, cilantro, salt). Stir well, and simmer until liquid is reduced by a third.

7. 7

   Serve with beans and rice, or use as a filler for tacos.