Smoky Lentil Chili

Ingredients of Smoky Lentil Chili

1. You need 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. It's 1 of red onion, diced.
3. Prepare 3 of garlic cloves, minced.
4. You need 1 1/2 tablespoons of diced chipotle chilis in adobe sauce.
5. It's 1.5 of lbs. ground beef.
6. It's 1 of red pepper, diced.
7. You need 1 of green pepper, diced.
8. You need 2 of carrots, diced.
9. You need 1 tablespoons of ground cumin.
10. You need 3 teaspoons of chili powder.
11. Prepare 3 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
12. You need 1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt.
13. Prepare 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
14. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
15. Prepare 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.
16. You need 28 oz. of can Muir Glen fire roasted diced tomatoes.
17. It's 3 cups of water.
18. You need of juice of 3 limes (about ½ cup).
19. You need 1 1/2 cup of lentils, rinsed.
20. Prepare 14 oz. of can black beans, drained and rinsed.
21. Prepare 14 oz. of can kidney beans, drained and rinsed.
22. Prepare 14 oz. of can corn kernels (no salt), drained and rinsed.
23. You need of Optional: garnish with plain greek yogurt, chives, sliced avocado.

Smoky Lentil Chili step by step

1. Bring a large Dutch Oven to medium high heat. Add in olive oil and red onions. Saute until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. About 2-3 minutes..
2. Add in the garlic and chipotle chilis. Stir and saute for 2 minutes..
3. Next add in the ground beef, cook until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes..
4. Chopping up the beef to smaller pieces throughout the cooking process..
5. Next add in the red pepper, green pepper, carrots, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, oregano, cinnamon, and tomato paste..
6. Stir and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Then add in your diced tomatoes, water, and lime juice. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil..
7. Once boiling, add in the lentils, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Stir, reduce to simmer. Cover the chili and simmer for 10-15 minutes..
8. Serve.

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