K-Jon Black Bean Chipotle-Lime Chili Recipe

Name: K-Jon Black Bean Chipotle-Lime Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs coarse ground ground beef; 1 12 lbs cubed chuck; 3 slices bacon, thick sliced Diced; 3 cups onions, diced; ⅓ cup diced green bell pepper; ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper; ⅓ cup diced yellow bell pepper; 2 tablespoons dried chipotle peppers (rehydrated and pureed); 2 (14 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel); 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 4 tablespoons cumin; 4 tablespoons dark chili powder; 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder; 1 tablespoon tajin seasoning (Chili-Lime); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 lime, juice of; 1 cup water, that you used to hydrate dried chipotles (if not bitter); 4 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs coarse ground ground beef
1 12 lbs cubed chuck
3 slices bacon, thick sliced Diced
3 cups onions, diced
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup diced yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons dried chipotle peppers (rehydrated and pureed)
2 (14 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 tablespoons cumin
4 tablespoons dark chili powder
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1 tablespoon tajin seasoning (Chili-Lime)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 lime, juice of
1 cup water, that you used to hydrate dried chipotles (if not bitter)
4 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

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* Heat dried (seeded and deveined) chipotle on skillet untill hot, do not burn!
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Soak chipotle in hot H2O for 30 minutes Puree fine (2 tbs total).
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Cook bacon till crisp, remove, save bacon fat for meat mixture.
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3.Brown meat mixture, in bacon fat, with onions and peppers in dutch oven.
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Drain excess grease and add tomatoes, crisp bacon, seasonings, and water, bring to a boil.
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Add beans, lime juice cover and simmer 2 hours.

505

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs coarse ground ground beef, 1 12 lbs cubed chuck, 3 slices bacon, thick sliced Diced, 3 cups onions, diced, and more.

Yes, K-Jon Black Bean Chipotle-Lime Chili 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!

K-Jon Black Bean Chipotle-Lime Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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