Mexican Mole Poblano Inspired Chili

Serves: 6

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

52

Sweetness

44

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1.5 cups

Onion (chopped)

5 tbsps

Chili Powder

2 tbsps

Ground Cumin

2 tsps

Dried Basil

1 tsp

Dried Thyme

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat

2

Stir in onions, green peppers, green chilies, and garlic

3

Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes

4

Add the stew meat to the pot, cook until well browned, about 5 minutes

5

Stir the chili power, cumin, basil, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick into the pot

6

Cook and stir until spices are aromatic, about 2 minutes

7

Pour the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and beer into the pot; stir in the tomato paste

8

Bring chili to a simmer and cook until beef is very tender and the liquids have thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes

9

Mix the chili beans and chocolate into the chili

10

Simmer until the chocolate has melted and the chili is hot, 5 minutes

11

Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf

12

Season to taste with salt and pepper