Pinto Bean Chili

Pinto Bean Chili
Pinto Bean Chili is a lacto ovo vegetarian main course. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 28g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 589 calories. It will be a hit at your The Super Bowl event. A mixture of canned tomatoes, ground cumin, chilies, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Pinto-Bean Mole Chili, Beef and Pinto Bean Chili, and Pinto Bean Chicken Chili.

Instructions

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Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
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Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
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In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water.
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Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla.
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Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed.
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Cut each in half.
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Serve with chili.
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Recommended wine: Cava, Shiraz, Grenache

Cava, Shiraz, and Grenache are great choices for Chili. These juicy reds don't have too much tannin (important for spicy foods), but a sparkling wine like cava can tame the heat even better. The Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.
Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava
Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava
Naveran Brut Vintage has expressive and zesty floral, toasted bread and citrus aromas. Tangy, suave, light and clean citrus and stone fruit flavors on the palate have a fresh and crisp character. Tasted blind, it's easy to mistake this for great Champagne.Cavas are very versatile as an apéritif before the meal, to accompany dessert afterwards and (surprise!) to enjoy during the meal. This Naveran Brut Vintage will pair with soft cheeses, fresh fruit, white meats (pork and chicken) and even richly flavored red meats. This Cava is great for sipping on its own, especially for receptions and other "standing up" events.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 5 m.
Servings8
Health Score39
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