Smoky Beef and Black Bean Chili

By barbgreenfield

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground beef chuck (80% lean)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped*
• 2 teaspoons chile powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

. Cook beef, onion and bell pepper in medium saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are softened, stirring frequently. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in chile, chile powder, adobo sauce and cumin; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil.