In case you haven’t noticed we always give Beans in Chili our complete blessing, we’ll know that For years the battle has been endless between Beans IN, or Beans OUT! Almost 2 years ago, I am proud to say In what may be the Most WONDERFUL decision in history, the Powers that Be of the International Chili Society’s World Chili Cook-Off decided to include an another division! Chili with beans! See as I have said before there REALLY is no RIGHT,  or WRONG way to enjoy your beloved Chili! So Add those beans, or Don’t add the beans.

— It’s REALLY OK America!

Black Bean and Shrimp Chili

• 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
• 3 – 12-ounce cans of Rotel Diced tomatoes, with juice
• 2 – 16 ounces cans black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup orange pepper, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon of oregano
• 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper

Garnish

• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• Cheddar cheese
• Jalapenos
• Scallions

Instructions
In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, sauté onions, all peppers, and garlic until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except shrimp, and lime wedges. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. About 35-45 minutes.

Add chopped shrimp cover and continue to cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Salt and pepper, to taste, top with shredded cheese, jalapeño peppers, scallions and /or sour cream and serve with a wedge of lime.

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