Signature Chipotle Chili
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: LOW 6 to 8 hours or HIGH 2 to 4 hours

Ingredients

1/4 - teaspoon olive oil
3 - pounds ground beef
1 - can beef broth
1 - teaspoon oregano
3 - teaspoons chili powder
1 - teaspoon cumin
5 - garlic cloves
5 - dashes hot sauce
1 - can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 - teaspoon salt
1 - teaspoon black pepper
1 - teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 - red bell pepper, diced
1 - green bell pepper, diced
2 - Serrano chili peppers, minced
2 - Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 - long chili pepper, diced
2 - cans (28 ounces) crushed Italian tomatoes
2 - cans (12 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 - cans (12 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Optional garnishes:

• Shredded Cheddar cheese
• Chopped avocados
• Sour cream
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

• In frying pan at medium heat, add ground beef and brown.
• Drain fat.
• In the slow cooker, add browned ground beef.
• Add beef broth, oregano, chili powder, cumin, garlic, hot sauce, tomato paste, salt, black pepper,  cayenne pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper,  Serrano chili peppers, Chipotle peppers, long chili pepper, crushed Italian tomatoes, pinto beans, and  red kidney beans.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 2 to 4 hours.
• Stir occasionally and mix well before serving.
• Garnish as you desire.