Thick and Hearty Pinto Bean Chili

Name: Thick and Hearty Pinto Bean Chili
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bell pepper, chopped; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 227 grams tomato sauce (no salt added); 425 grams diced tomatoes; 4 servings cayenne or other red pepper, to taste; 3 larges dried New Mexico chiles (see note above); 2 teaspoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika; 710 milliliters cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, rinsed and drained); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); 355 milliliters water

Thick and Hearty Pinto Bean Chili might be just the American recipe you are searching for. This main course has 286 calories, 16g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. A mixture of bell pepper, sugar, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. fatfreevegan.com.

Instructions

Remove and discard the stems from the chiles.

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Chili Pepper

Place them in a small saucepan and pour the water over them. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Put the chiles and the water into a blender and puree until well-blended.

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Chili Pepper

Water

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Blender

Pour into a strainer, pressing lightly on the pulp to get out all the flavor. Throw the pulp away and reserve the liquid. In a large non-stick pot, sauté the onion in a little water (1 tablespoon to start) until it’s beginning to brown.

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Onion

Water

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Pot

Add the garlic, bell pepper, and a little more water and sauté for 3 more minutes.

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Bell Pepper

Garlic

Water

Add the reserved chile sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and paprika and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with 1/4 cup hot water until it is well blended.

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Black Pepper

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Tomato Sauce

Tomato

Oregano

Paprika

Beans

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Cumin

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Water

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Bowl

Add it to the chili. Taste for seasonings and add salt and red pepper to taste. If it seems bitter add sugar. Cook on low for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Makes 4-6 servings.

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Red Pepper