Beef Chili with Chipotle Chilies and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Beef Chili with Chipotle Chilies and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce*; 2 1/2 cups (or more) water; 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; Grated cheddar cheese; Sour cream; Additional chopped onion; *Canned chipotle chilies are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce*
2 1/2 cups (or more) water
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Additional chopped onion
*Canned chipotle chilies are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

1
Saute beef and 2 cups chopped onions in large Dutch oven over high heat until beef is cooked through, stirring often and breaking up beef with back of spoon, about 10 minutes.
2
Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and chipotle chilies; saute 3 minutes.
3
Mix in 2 1/2 cups water and 1/2 cup cilantro.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low.
5
Cover partially and cook 1 1/2 hours, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if chili becomes dry.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
8
Cover; chill.
9
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
10
Mix remaining 1/2 cup cilantro into chili.
11
Ladle chili into bowls.
12
Serve, passing cheese, sour cream and additional chopped onion separately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean ground beef, 2 cups chopped onions, 3 tablespoons ground cumin, 3 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Beef Chili with Chipotle Chilies and Cilantro falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Chili with Chipotle Chilies and Cilantro

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