Smokin' Ancho Chili Recipe

Name: Smokin' Ancho Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 3-5 ancho chilies (to taste); 2 tbsp canola oil; kosher salt; 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced.; 1-2 tsp adobo sauce (from can); 2 15 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes; 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp thyme; 6 oz. beer; Grated cheese (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3-5 ancho chilies (to taste)
2 tbsp canola oil
kosher salt
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced.
1-2 tsp adobo sauce (from can)
2 15 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 15 oz. cans kidney beans
3 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
6 oz. beer
Grated cheese (for serving)

1
Brown ground beef in large saucepan over medium heat, adding salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and drain.
2
While beef is browning, toast anchos in a dry skillet over medium heat. Remove when anchos are soft and pliable. Chop into a medium dice.
3
In the saucepan, saute onions in oil with about half of the diced anchos. Add about 1/2 tsp salt. Cook onions until halfway translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
4
Add thyme. When thyme becomes fragrant, add remaining ingredients.
5
Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to maintain simmering until all the ingredients are happy (about 20-30 minutes.
6
Serve garnished with grated cheese.

452

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped, 3-5 ancho chilies (to taste), 2 tbsp canola oil, and more.

Yes, Smokin' Ancho 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!

Smokin' Ancho Chili

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