Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 14 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 30 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper, to taste (Note 1)
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • Toppings:
  • low-fat sour cream (optional)
  • low-fat Mexican cheese (optional)
  • jalapenos (optional)
  • chopped freh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 large avocado, sliced thin (optional)

Instruction

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, spray pan with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Add the lean ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic, saute until meat is brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat. 
  • Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, drained black beans, drained kidney beans, chopped chipotle peppers, Mexican chili powder, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Season to taste with black pepper and salt.
  • Reduce heat to low and place the lid on Dutch oven. Simmer for about an hour. Stir occasionally.
  • Check seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve in bowls with toppings on the side.