My husband said this is the best chili I've ever made. He happens to love chipotle, though so I am guessing that makes a difference. If you don't like that flavor or are looking for a run-of-the mill flavored chili, don't make this recipe. One tip on making it not quite as spicy - remove the seeds from the chipotle pepper before adding to the chili.
Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate
Randy Mayor; Cindy Barr
Never had chili with chocolate? Smoky chipotle chiles and earthy unsweetened chocolate add unexpected depth and richness to this hearty chili.
Yield: 8 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 257
- Calories from fat: 23%
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated fat: 3.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 23.6g
- Carbohydrate: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
- Iron: 2.6mg
- Sodium: 603mg
- Calcium: 78mg
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Preparation
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and turkey to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender. Add sugar and next 9 ingredients (through chipotle) to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate, stirring to melt. Ladle 1 1/4 cups chili in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Garnish with green onions.
Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Soups/Stews
- CONVENIENCE: Freezable, Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, Entertaining, Family
- CUISINE: Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Poultry, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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