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bbq chipotle chili

BBQ Chipotle Chili

This  BBQ Chipotle chili recipe is loaded with savory ingredients and bursting with flavor, this hearty dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering with friends and family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 321
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Ground beef ( I used 80/20 lean ground beef)
  • 1 pound Mild ground italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 Medium onions, chopped
  • 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes (28 ounces)
  • 2 cans Tomato paste (6 ounces)
  • 3 cups Unsalted or low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon Adobo all purpose seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 cans Pinto beans, drained (15 ounces)
  • 2 cans Kidney beans, drained (15 ounces)
  • 1 cup Your favorite bbq sauce ( I used Sweet Baby Ray's)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked then drain oil and set aside
  2. In a large deep pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and stir well.
  4. Add in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and chipotles in adobo sauce and stir well.
  5. Add chili powder, all purpose seasoning, cumin, and brown sugar-stir well
  6. Add pinto beans, kidney beans, and bbq sauce and stir well
  7. Allow mixture to cook for 55-60 minutes on medium-stirring every 15 minutes
  8. Remove from heat and serve!