Beef and Black Bean Chili
2 pounds ground round
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 cup water
2 (15 ounce each) cans fire roasted tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons chopped chipotles in adobo sauce, optional
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Brown the ground round in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer beef to a bowl; set aside. Drain liquid from Dutch oven, then add the olive oil. Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes until soft, but not browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in beef, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon. Add chicken broth, water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, and chipotles (if using). Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add beans and lime juice and cook 5 minutes longer. Serves 8.
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