Spicy Chipotle Chili

A bowl of chili topped with avocado slices, placed on a table with a striped napkin nearby.

5 from 1 vote

Smokey and spicy, this ground beef chili has it all – even some hidden vegetables! It has grated carrots, petite tomatoes, and diced peppers and onions.

Course any meal, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chili, chipotle, chipotle chili

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 345kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium yellow onions
½ to 1 cup carrots peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

Heat your dutch oven on the stovetop over medium heat. Add ground beef and spices. Brown almost all the way.
Just before meat is thoroughly browned, add in the green peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Then add in onion. Give a good stir and allow to become tender.
Add carrots and tomatoes. Give a quick stir. Pour in the BBQ sauce and pasta sauce. Cover and allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes, longer if possible. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.

Notes

*If using ground beef with a higher fat content, brown the meat first and drain the fat, then add your spices. If substituting ground beef with a leaner cut of meat such a ground turkey, add 2 Tablespoons of oil during the browning process.

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