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5

Slow-Cooker Chipotle Four-Bean Chili with Lime

Prep 15 min
Total 6 hr 15 min
Servings 5

Take 15 minutes to assemble Progresso® beans, Muir Glen® organic tomatoes and seasonings...then let the slow cooker do the rest to make this spicy southwestern chili. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

December 5, 2012

Ingredients

medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained

can (15.5 oz) red beans, drained, rinsed

can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

can (15 oz) Progresso™ chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed

can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed

chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped

tablespoon dried minced garlic

teaspoons ground cumin

teaspoons chili powder

teaspoons packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

tablespoons lime juice

Steps

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1

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except lime juice.
2

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours.
3

Just before serving, stir in lime juice.

Expert Tips

Many seasonings and herbs will fade during the long cooking time. When slow cooking, taste the dish about 30 minutes before serving, and add additional seasonings if desired.
Dried minced garlic is often used in a slow cooker any time you want a more flavorful dish with a garlic flavor, such as this chili. Fresh garlic fades in the slow cooking, while the dried form holds up better and nicely flavors the dish.
Do you prefer one type of bean over others? This dish is colorful and flavorful with the variety of beans, but feel free to substitute one kind of bean for another if you have a preference.
Chipotle chiles are readily available canned in a spicy adobo sauce. Use one chipotle chile for this recipe, and then freeze the remaining chiles. Spread the chiles in the sauce in a single layer on a plate and freeze until firm. Then, transfer to a resealable freezer bag, label and freeze for future use.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (About 1 1/3 Cups)

Calories: 590
Calories from Fat: 40

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%
Saturated Fat 1/2g 3% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 870mg; 36%
Potassium: 1430mg; 41%
Total Carbohydrate: 105g; 35%
Dietary Fiber 30g 123% Sugars 10g
Protein: 33g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%
Vitamin C: 30%; 30%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 60%; 60%

Exchanges:

6 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;