Chipotle Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
151 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Chili Recipe
Description
This Chipotle Chili Recipe starts by browning ground turkey or beef with a mixture of onions and assorted peppers including jalapeno, poblano, and optional hotter chili peppers for added spice. Garlic is added briefly before incorporating fire-roasted tomatoes and kidney beans. The dish is seasoned with a blend of chili powders including chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmering the chili for at least an hour allows the flavors to intensify and the tomatoes to break down fully, yielding a thick and flavorful stew. The smoky warmth of chipotles combined with the fresh vegetables balances hearty meat and beans for a comfort food dish that works well for family dinners or batch cooking.
The chili is served hot, perfect for topping with preferred garnishes or alongside cornbread or rice to round out a meal. Its robust flavor holds up well to various fixings and can be adjusted in heat by adding more or fewer chipotles or fresh chilies.
To extend the recipe for more servings, additional cans of tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes can be included without impacting cooking times. Leftovers freeze easily, making this chili a practical choice for make-ahead meals or quick lunches.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pound ground turkey I’m using a combination of both, or ground beef
- 1 onion large, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 poblano pepper chopped
- 1 Chili pepper chopped (for a spicier version - try a habanero or ghost pepper - optional for a nice and extra spicy chili, hot
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 red kidney bean canned
- 3 fire roasted tomatoes 42 ounces, or use equivalent fresh, canned
- 2 tablespoons chili powder I like to use a blend of ancho and guajillo powder, but use your favorite blend, or try this homemade chili powder blend
- 1 7- ounce chipotles in adobo sauce use half the can for a milder chipotle flavor, canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
FOR SERVING: Sliced roasted jalapenos spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot to medium-high heat and add the ground turkey (or beef), onion and peppers. Cook them down about 10 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
- If using fresh tomatoes, chop them and add them to the pot. Cook about 10 minutes to let them break down. If using canned fire roasted tomatoes, just add them to the pot and go to the next step.
- Add the remaining ingredients and give it all a good stir.
- Reduce the heat and cook the chili on low heat for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop, stirring every now and then. Adjust for seasonings if you wish. Alternatively, you can transfer everything to a slow cooker or crock pot at this stage and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or on low for 3-4 hours, until the flavors develop to your preference.
- Serve in bowls with your favorite fixin’s.
Notes
- Stretch the recipe by adding extra tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes to feed more people.
- Leftover chili freezes well, making it convenient for future meals.
- Adjust spice level by using more or fewer chipotles or chili peppers according to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2231IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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