Smoky Chipotle Chili

Ingredients

• 15 ounce canned tomatoes diced drained canned
• 2 tablespoons chili powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder to taste
• 2 tablespoons cilantro to garnish fresh chopped
• 0.8 cup corn kernels frozen
• 2 cups pinto beans dried
• 0.5 cup bell pepper green finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 pound beef chuck steaks trimmed cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup onion coarsely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
• 0.5 cup bell pepper red finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 
• 2 tablespoons cocoa unsweetened
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Wash beans thoroughly, soak overnight, and drain.
2. Place beans in slow cooker.
3. Add water and next 7 ingredients.
4. Cook on LOW for 6 hours, till beans are tender.
5. Brown the meat well in a frying pan for 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Then add the steak, peppers, corn, tomatoes, and salt to the beans, and cook an additional 30 minutes. If desired, add more chipotle chili powder for more heat.
6. Garnish with low-fat sour cream, if desired, and the fresh chopped cilantro.