Emily's Chipotle Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 large onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 1 can tomato sauce , 15 ounce
• 1 can kidney beans , 14 ounce
• 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 can tomato paste , 6 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crumbly; drain. Add chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer, then transfer chili to a slow cooker. Cover slow cooker.

3. 3

   Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 hour more.