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mjackson on 1.27.2011
The chili was very good, it is a little sweet. Next time I will use less sugar and molasses.
Soup Night Chipotle Chili
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In 2002, with the support of a 10 or so brave families, the Wonderfully Patient Spouse and I introduced Soup Night to Bermtopia: Every Monday our families would meet for a soup dinner — and a rip-roaring good time. When we still had teenage boys at home, we could serve 30-40 adults and kids! We’re a little more sedate now that the boys have graduated — but Soup Night Chipotle Chili lives on.
Ingredients
- FOR THE CHILI:
- 4 Tablespoons Canola Oil, Divided
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 whole Onion, Chopped
- 2 whole Chipotle Chiles, Chopped
- 2 teaspoons Adobo Sauce From Canned Chipotles
- 4 whole Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, Heaping
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, Heaping
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, Heaping
- 2 cans Fire-roasted Tomatoes, Diced And With Juice (14 1/2 Oz Size)
- 1 can Tomato Sauce (14 1/2 Oz Size)
- 2 cans Beans, Rinsed And Drained (14 1/2 Oz Size)
- 1 Tablespoon Molasses
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- _____
- FOR THE OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- Chopped Cilantro
- Grated Cheese
- Chopped Green Onions
- Chopped Avocado
- Sour Cream Or Plain Yogurt
- Grated Mexican Chocolate
Preparation
NOTE! If you haven’t used chipotle chiles, they pack a punch. Start out slowly with 1 and build till you find your preferred level of heat. Fortunately, the Soupsters are a hearty group so we go full throttle with 2.
Preheat 2 Tablespoons canola oil in your chili kettle and brown ground beef till cooked; drain and set aside.
In kettle, heat remaining canola oil and saute onions till soft, adding chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, garlic, thyme, cumin and oregano. Simmer 8-10 minutes till well blended.
Add the browned beef, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes or so. Add beans, molasses, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or longer.
Taste and adjust for sweet/smokiness by adding molasses and/or brown sugar; adjust for salty/smokiness by adding very small amounts of Worcestershire sauce. Adjust other seasonings as needed.
Serve with or without garnishes.
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