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Pineapple Chipotle Black Bean Chili

Sweet and spicy black bean chili with crispy ground beef and a pineapple chipotle purée.
4.53 from 46 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef I used 96/4
  • 1 Tbsp 16g Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper
  • 2 cans 15 oz Reduced Sodium Black Beans, undrained
  • 2 cans 15 oz Stewed Tomatoes

Blend Together

  • 1 1/2 C 360g Crushed Pineapple
  • 3 1/2 oz half can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 4 cloves 20g Garlic, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cumin

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot or skillet (if you're using a crockpot) over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Liberally season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully place each pound of ground beef seasoned side down in the oil once it's hot. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the top side of the beef.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom develops a dark brown crust. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes before crumbling the beef and cooking until no pink remains.
  • While the beef cooks, add the pineapple, chipotle peppers, garlic, and dry spices to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth.
  • Once the beef is cooked, add the stewed tomatoes, black beans, and chipotle mixture to the pot. Bring to a low boil before reducing the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 10-20 minutes (or longer if you have the time to let flavors develop).
  • Top with chopped cilantro, queso fresco, tortilla strips, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or your choice of toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Each 1-cup, 270-gram serving has 4 Smart Points.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (270g) | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g