Homemade Chili Beans with Dried Beans

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Prep Time

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30 minutes

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Cook Time

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2 hours

Step 5

Cook the red beans according to the manufacturers’ directions, drain and reserve. If using the canned beans, rinse them under cold water and drain and reserve.

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In a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle the salt over the ground beef and cook until brown. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and chopped jalapeno peppers and continue to cook until the onion is translucent.

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Add the cilantro, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle pepper, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir to combine well then stir in the reserved beans.

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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to its lowest point, put a lid on the pot, and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, taste for seasoning, and adjust if necessary.

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To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro.

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Notes

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When opening a can of these hot chipotle peppers, if you find that you do not use all of them, puree them in a mini-food processor. Scoop spoonfuls of the puree onto parchment paper and freeze it. After frozen, place them into a plastic bag and keep them in the freezer. Thaw and use as needed.

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Misen Dutch oven with grill lid