Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 12 lbs ground beef
  • 12 cup medium-dry sherry
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 12 teaspoon dried basil
  • 13 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 12 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Note: This will make a pretty spicy dish.
  • If you think you can handle the heat, use the entire can of Chipotles.
  • If not, leave out a pepper or two.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add diced onion, and saute, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cumin, and continue to saute for another minute or two, until fragrant.
  • Crumble ground beef into skillet.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until meat loses its pink color, 5-10 minutes.
  • Add sherry, stir well, scraping the bottom for any browned bits.
  • Add can of chipotles with sauce.
  • Stir well, breaking up the chipotles with a spatula.
  • Add green peppers, can of tomatoes, and all other ingredients (basil, cilantro, salt).
  • Stir well, and simmer until liquid is reduced by a third.
  • Serve with beans and rice, or use as a filler for tacos.