Three Bean and Beef Chili

Today we are making chili from this recipe.  Had some discussion and confusion about the chipotle chili in adobo sauce - what the heck is that?  We found it in the ethnic section of the grocery store and have enough adobo sauce to make a few more pots.  Chili is simmering and smelling fantastic.  I've actually had this chili before (a lady from work made it), so I know it's good.  Good for ya too!

Food Network:  Three Bean and Beef Chili 
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound extra-lean ground beef (90 percent)
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-ox) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat.  Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.  Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.  Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink.  Stir in tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper.  Cook, partially covered, stirring from time to time for 30 minutes.  Stir in the beans and continue cooking, partially covered, 20 minutes longer.  Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Recipe Summary:  10 cups (serves 8, serving size 1 1/4 cup)


Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving
Total fat: 0 grams
Protein: 22 grams
Fiber: 10 grams
Calories: 295
Saturated fat: 2.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 35 grams