Chipotle Chili

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and beef to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Cover and continue to cook on low for another hour.