Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 chipotle pepper (seeded & minced)
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle can
  • 1 28 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 14 ounce cans each black beans, (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 14 ounce can red kidney beans, (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 14 ounce can pinto beans, (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • minced cilantro
  • grated cheddar cheese ((omit for vegan))

Instruction

  • Place all of the ingredients, except the lime juice, cilantro and cheddar cheese, in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on LOW heat for 8 hours, or until the chili is thickened. Taste and stir in additional chipotle peppers and/or adobo sauce to make the chili spicier, if desired. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Serve with cilantro and grated cheddar cheese.