Chipotle Beef Chili

A super-satisfying hot bowl of chili is made even better with a touch of smoky heat from the chipotles and your own dried vegetables and jerky. There's nothing quite like cooking on the trail with dehydrated foods!

Written by Jennifer MacKenzie

Photography by Colin Erricson

Chipotle Beef Chili

Makes 1 serving

Tip

Chipotle pepper powder is available at well-stocked spice or bulk food stores and some supermarkets. If you can’t find it, you can grind a dry chipotle pepper in a spice grinder.

Ingredients

1⁄2 oz Cajun Beef Jerky or Southwestern Ground Beef Jerky, broken into small pieces
1⁄4 cup dried cooked kidney or black beans
2 tbsp finely chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp dried red or green bell pepper pieces
2 tsp dried onion pieces
1⁄2 tsp crumbled dried oregano
1⁄2 tsp chili powder
Pinch of chipotle pepper powder
Pinch of salt
1 1⁄4 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep at Home

In a sealable plastic bag, combine beef, beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onions, oregano, chili powder, chipotle powder and salt. Seal and store at room temperature for up to 1 month.

To Serve

1. In a saucepan, combine beef mixture and water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.

2. Uncover and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.