Black Bean Chili - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 lb (500 g) extra lean ground beef (or turkey, chicken, pork or veggie protein)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL garlic powder)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika (can also used smoked)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked black beans, or 1 can (19 oz/540 mL), drained & rinsed
• 2 cups (500 mL) reduced/low sodium broth (veggie, chicken or beef)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) molasses, maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) lime juice
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) red pepper flakes, optional for heat
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) lime zest
• 2-3 tsp (10-15 mL) lime juice
• pinch salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) honey, optional to balance flavours
• 6 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika, or your favourite seasoning blend
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt or seasoning salt