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Smoky Black Bean & Beef Chili

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 bottle beer or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 3 15 oz. each cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 3 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, green onion, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, black olives

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef and onion and saute for 5 minutes until meat is brown and onion is translucent, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and continue sauteing for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the beer (or broth), black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chipotle, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings.