Emily's Chipotle Chili

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Chipotle pepper give this slow cooker chili a subtle smoky flavor. Add more minced chipotle pepper to taste. Serve with sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro.

A bowl of Emily's Chipotle Chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 5 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans (Optional)

  • 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

  1. Cook sausage and ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crumbly; drain. Add chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in garlic and onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes.

  2. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then transfer chili into a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Stir in tomato paste an hour before chili is done.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
25g Fat
24g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1476mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 1002mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.