Name: Hearty Homestyle Chile Con Carne
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 Guajillo or New Mexico chiles (dried); 2 cups hot water ((not boiling)); 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ((depends on how much spice you like)); 3 large cloves garlic; 3/4 cup water; 1 pound pinto beans (dried); 1 1/2 pounds ground round (can use ground chuck); 1 large onion (chopped); 1 green pepper (seeded and chopped); 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth; 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 1/2 cup chile paste ((recipe given)); 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce ((from can of chipotle peppers)); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; chopped cilantro; sliced green onions; cheddar or monterey jack cheese (shredded); sour cream; fresh cilantro