Chili, Van Pelt

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Slow-cooked hearty chili with smoky chipotle and tender beans
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This slow-cooked chili delivers deep, savory flavors that develop over hours of gentle simmering. The combination of dried pinto beans, robust ground beef, and fiery chipotle peppers creates a rich, textured stew that is both comforting and spicy. The addition of fresh onions, garlic, and cumin adds aromatic depth, while salsa brightens the finish. Perfect for cold evenings or meal prep, this dish improves with age as the flavors meld together. It’s a satisfying, home-style meal that pairs wonderfully with cornbread or rice, offering a hearty experience for the whole family without any complicated techniques.

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Chili, Van Pelt

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 55.8

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This slow-cooked chili delivers deep, savory flavors that develop over hours of gentle simmering. The combination of dried pinto beans, robust ground beef, and fiery chipotle peppers creates a rich, textured stew that is both comforting and spicy. The addition of fresh onions, garlic, and cumin adds aromatic depth, while salsa brightens the finish. Perfect for cold evenings or meal prep, this dish improves with age as the flavors meld together. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying, home-style meal that pairs wonderfully with cornbread or rice, offering a hearty experience for the whole family without any complicated techniques.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak the dried pinto beans in cold water overnight to ensure they cook evenly.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  3. Drain the excess fat from the browned beef and set aside.
  4. If using dried chipotle peppers, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
  5. Drain the chipotles and place them in a blender with the chopped onion and garlic cloves.
  6. Pulse the blender until the onion, garlic, and chipotles are finely pulverized into a paste.
  7. Transfer the soaked and drained beans to the slow cooker.
  8. Add the browned beef, blended onion-chipotle paste, chili powder, cumin, and oregano to the slow cooker.
  9. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by about an inch.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 11 hours.
  11. Add the can of salsa to the chili during the final hour of cooking.
  12. Stir gently and cook for 1 more hour until the beans are tender and flavors are melded.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 5.9g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, slow cooker, ground beef, pinto beans, chipotle, cumin, garlic, onion, salsa, american, hearty, spicy, dinner, comfort food, meat, beans, simmer, oven, stew, main course
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