My Mama's Homemade Chipotle Chili

This is my Mama's recipe for chipotle chili. It hasn't changed for years because it is so good- a classic! It is made up of mostly healthy ingredients- lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, beans, and spices. The chipotle in adobo sauce makes it a little spicy and so tasty. You can even used beans that aren't from the can (these take a while to cook, so get this ready ahead of time) for an even healthier option. And, a few not so healthy ingredients- a can of beer and a little brown sugar, but you wouldn't get a flavorful chili without it and at least it's not full of preservatives and fake foods. Everything in moderation...

This recipe does take a few hours to simmer and cook but there is very little preparation. It's great for a Sunday, winter football day or great for  company! 

Top the chili with bits of chopped onion and avocado. 

Serves: 8

Ready In: A Few Hours

Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir

What You Will Need:

• 1.5 lb. (or so) of lean ground turkey
• 4 cans of beans, rinsed (pinto, black, navy, white, red kidney, your choice)
• 1 purple onion, chopped
• 3 peppers, chopped, any colors you like
• Spices: bunch of chili powder, little bit of cumin, S& P; all to taste
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• Soup sized can tomato sauce
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 can chipotle in adobo, to taste, I use about 1/2 can
• 1 can of beer (I use Guinness) 
• Brown sugar to taste
• Sliced avocado

Method:

1. Heat large pot on medium heat. Add most of the purple onion (leaving a small amount to top chili with when done). Add meat and brown. Drain.
2. Rinse canned beans.
3. Add everything to large pot- meat with onions, beans, peppers, spices, crushed tomatoes, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle,beer and brown sugar
4. Cook for hours on low heat, stirring occasionally. Add more spices and sugar to taste.
5. Top with chopped purple onion and avocado. 

Mmmmm!!

Recipe adopted from my Mama!!