Smoky Chili Joes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted
• 6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 slices bread and butter pickles (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat large nonstick skillet over med-high. coat pan with cooking spray. add beef to pan and cook 4 min til browned, stirring to crumble.
• 2 add onion and garlic to pan; cook 2 min stirring frequently. add cumin, chili powder, and chipotle; cook 30 seconds.
• 3 stir in ketchup, beans and tomatoes, cook 6 min or til slightly thickened. season with salt and pepper. spoon about 2/3 c beef mixture over bottom buns, top with cheese and pickles. top with remaining buns.