Mexican Mole Poblano Inspired Chili
By rick bayless fine cooking issue 23.
Recipe Summary Mexican Mole Poblano Inspired Chili
This beef chili recipe brings forward the flavors of cinnamon and chocolate often found in Mole Poblano style sauces. It really creates some depth and complexity in a otherwise fairly traditional chili recipe. This recipe is an award winning recipe that is a frequent crowd favorite.Ingredients | Mole Poblano Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil1 ½ cups chopped onions1 cup chopped green pepper (Optional)1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (Optional)8 large garlic cloves, chopped3 pounds cubed beef stew meat5 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons ground cumin2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1 (15 ounce) can chili beans2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, choppedsalt and pepper, to tasteDirectionsHeat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, green peppers, green chilies, and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the stew meat to the pot, cook until well browned, about 5 minutes.Stir the chili power, cumin, basil, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick into the pot. Cook and stir until spices are aromatic, about 2 minutes.Pour the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and beer into the pot; stir in the tomato paste. Bring chili to a simmer and cook until beef is very tender and the liquids have thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.Mix the chili beans and chocolate into the chili. Simmer until the chocolate has melted and the chili is hot, 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.This recipe calls for the use of beer. It can be replaced with an equivalent volume of broth. If beer is used, I recommend a beer low in hop flavor with a smooth malt flavor. A porter or dry stout would be just fine.Info | Mole Poblano Ingredientsprep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr 35 mins total: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings
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