Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Crema Recipe

Name: Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef; 3 cups chopped onions; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chili powder; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree; 1/2 cup stout beer or 1/2 cup dark beer; 2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chiles; 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon lime zest; corn tortilla chips

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground beef
3 cups chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chili powder
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup stout beer or 1/2 cup dark beer
2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chiles
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
corn tortilla chips

1
Heat heavy large pot over high heat.
2
Add beef; saute until cooked through, breaking up meat with spoon, about 8 minutes.
3
Transfer to large bowl.
4
Add onions and garlic to same pot; saute until onions are tender, about 8 minutes.
5
Add chili powder and saute until fragrant, 3 minutes.
6
Add beef, broth, tomatoes, stout and chilies.
7
Cover partially; simmer until chili is thick, stirring often, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
8
Gradually stir cornmeal into chili.
9
Stir in beans.
10
Simmer until heated through.
11
Season generously with salt and pepper.
12
Can be made 1 day ahead, cover and chill, rewarm over medium heat.
13
Whisk sour cream, lime juice and lime peel in small bowl.
14
Season with salt.
15
Spoon chili into bowls and spoon lime crema atop chili.
16
Serve with chips.

1206

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground beef, 3 cups chopped onions, 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 cup chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Crema 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle Beef Chili With Lime Crema

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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