Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Pinto Bean Chili Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 TBSPs extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water or broth
3 chipotle peppers from canned chipotles in adobo, diced, plus 3 TBSPs sauce*
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1/2 TSP sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 TBSP lime juice, plus wedges for serving

Recipe Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, a few pinches of salt and pepper, and stir.
Cook until the onion is translucent, 5 minutes, then add the garlic and red pepper.
Stir and cook until soft, 5 to 8 minutes, turning the heat down as needed.
Add the tomatoes, beans, water, chipotles, adobo sauce, corn, salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened.
Stir in the lime juice and season to taste.
Serve with desired toppings.

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