Three Bean Chipotle Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey breast
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder (original recipe called for 2)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (I usually add more of this...for flavor...it's not spicy)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (original recipe called for 3. Buy a can)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
cilantro (to garnish) (optional)
diced avocado (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Brown the meat, onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium high heat, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, undrained tomatoes and chipotle peppers. Cook for about 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Add the beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve with cilantro, avocado and sour cream, if desired. Corn bread and a nice green salad round out the meal.