Best 7 Chipotle Chili Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our diverse collection of chipotle chili sauce recipes. Embark on a flavor adventure ranging from the classic smoky and spicy Chipotle Chili Sauce, perfect for elevating tacos, burritos, and nachos, to the versatile Chipotle Honey Sauce, adding a sweet and tangy kick to chicken wings, grilled shrimp, or even pizza. Explore the rich and complex Chipotle Adobo Sauce, an authentic Mexican condiment ideal for enchiladas, tamales, or as a marinade for meats. Discover the unique Chipotle Crema, a creamy and spicy sauce that complements tacos, salads, and burgers beautifully. And for those seeking a fiery twist, the Chipotle Hot Sauce delivers an intense heat that will ignite your taste buds. Let these chipotle chili sauce recipes transform your meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE CHILI SAUCE



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for Mexican food lovers. Preparing this one day ahead brings out more the flavors. From Chicago Cooks' Mary Wilkinson.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 60 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
1 large white onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
3 eggs, beaten
3 slices coarse white bread, crust removed and soaked in 1/3 cup milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 large ripe tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted whole tomatoes, drained
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 -3 canned chipotle chillies in adobo seasoning, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 2-3-inch piece Mexican cinnamon bark)
2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher, or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 sprig mint or 1 pinch ground dried mint

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl, mix with hands. Refrigerate and cover for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile for the sauce, if using fresh tomatoes, place on a cooking sheet and broil, turning once or twice until the skins bister and blacken, about 10 minutes. Peel the skin off tomatoes and place the peeled (or canned tomatoes) in to a blender or food processor.
  • Put the garlic and onion into a hot, dry skillet and cook, turning occasionally, over medium heat, until the garlic is lightly browned and the onion is lightly scorched,.
  • Add to the blender along with 1/2 cup broth, chipotles to taste (start with 1), cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, Taste, and add more chipotles if desired.
  • Heat oil in a large , heavy and deep skillet over medium heat until quite hot but not smoking. Add the tomato mixture and "fry" until it thikckens (it will splatter), about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaning 2 cups broth and heat to a boil. Stir in mint. Taste again, adjust salt and pepper, and add some adobo from the canned chilies if not spicy enough.
  • Shape the meat mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch diameter), the mixture should make 60 meatballs. Add the meatballs to the sauce, Shake the pan once or twice in the first 5 minutes of cooking to prevent sticking. Simmer slowly until the meatballs are done, about 30 minutes.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE-CHILI TARTAR SAUCE



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Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Poultry     Tomato     turkey     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Arugula     Hot Pepper     Fall     Tailgating     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Capers     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies*
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 pound ground turkey
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
4 red onion slices
8 plum tomato slices
2 bunches arugula (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Form ground turkey into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill buns until just toasted. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top each with 1 burger, then 1 more tablespoon sauce. Top each with 1 onion slice, 2 tomato slices, then 1/2 bunch arugula. Cover with bun tops. Serve, passing remaining chipotle tartar sauce separately.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

BEEF SHORT RIBS IN CHIPOTLE AND GREEN CHILI SAUCE



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Make and share this Beef Short Ribs in Chipotle and Green Chili Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Meat

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
8 meaty short rib of beef, 3 inch-long
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 cup drained canned diced tomato
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles
3 large fresh anaheim chilies, stemmed,seeded,cut into 1/4 inch-thick rings (California)
chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in bowl; sprinkle all over short ribs.
  • Place ribs on plate; cover and chill 1 hour or up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add half of ribs and brown on all sides, about 9 minutes; transfer to plate.
  • Repeat with remaining ribs.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onion and garlic to same pot; cover and cook until onion is soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
  • Add tomatoes, lime juice, and chipotle chilies.
  • Return ribs to pot, meaty side down, in single layer.
  • Bring to boil; cover and cook in oven until ribs are just tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove pot from oven.
  • Tilt pot; spoon off fat.
  • Place pot over medium heat and simmer uncovered until sauce coats spoon and ribs are very tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 30 minutes, refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Bring ribs to simmer over medium heat; add chili rings.
  • Simmer until chilies soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer ribs and sauce to large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro; garnish with lime wedges.
  • *Chipotlechilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
  • Makes 4 servings.

CHIPOTLE CHILI SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 30m

Yield about 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups partly drained canned tomatoes, preferably imported
2 or 3 chipotle chilies with sauce that clings to each (see note)
1 1/2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 cup quartered, thinly sliced onion

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes and chilies in the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend as finely as possible.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted, and add the tomato and chili mixture. Let simmer, stirring often, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 74, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 599 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOBBLE GOBBLE CHILI WITH CHIPOTLE BAJA SAUCE



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This is a wonderful low-fat zesty turkey chili finished with a fat-free Cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt Baja sauce. Serve with your favorite cornbread recipe.

Provided by The Green Goddess

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground turkey
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans spicy chili beans
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced chili-style tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Add bell pepper, onion, and celery. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir chili beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, 1 chopped chipotle chile, cumin, and black pepper into turkey mixture; simmer for 2 hours.
  • Place Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and remaining 1 chopped chipotle chile in a food processor or blender; pulse until mixture is smooth. Refrigerate sauce until ready to use.
  • Scoop chili into bowls; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1442.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

BEEF SHORT RIBS IN CHIPOTLE AND GREEN CHILI SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Fulfords

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1 1 teaspoon salt
1 1 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
8 8 3-inch-long 3-inch-long meaty beef short ribs
2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups chopped onion
6 6 6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 14-ounce 1 14-ounce 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 1 1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies*
3 3 1/4-inch-thick large fresh Anaheim (California) chilies, stemmed, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in bowl; sprinkle all over short ribs. Place ribs on plate; cover and chill 1 hour or up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides, about 9 minutes; transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining ribs. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to same pot; cover and cook until onion is soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add tomatoes, lime juice, and chipotle chilies. Return ribs to pot, meaty side down, in single layer. Bring to boil; cover and cook in oven until ribs are just tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven. Tilt pot; spoon off fat. Place pot over medium heat and simmer uncovered until sauce coats spoon and ribs are very tender, about 25 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 30 minutes, refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Bring ribs to simmer over medium heat; add chili rings. Simmer until chilies soften, about 10 minutes. Transfer ribs and sauce to large bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro; garnish with lime wedges

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHILI SAUCE



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Make and share this Creamy Chipotle Chili Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice, juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until the flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
  • (The sauce can be refrigerated for several days.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 127.1, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chili peppers: The type of chili peppers you use will greatly impact the flavor of your sauce. Look for fresh, ripe peppers that are free of blemishes.
  • Roast the chili peppers before using: Roasting the chili peppers will help to bring out their flavor and make them more digestible. You can roast the peppers in the oven, on a grill, or over an open flame. If you are using dried chili peppers, be sure to rehydrate them before roasting.
  • Use a variety of spices: Chipotle chili sauce is typically made with a variety of spices, including cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, cayenne pepper, or black pepper, to taste.
  • Simmer the sauce for a long time: Simmering the sauce for a long time will help to develop its flavor and thicken it. The longer you simmer the sauce, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Taste the sauce as you go: Be sure to taste the sauce as you are making it and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may need to add more chili peppers, spices, or salt to taste.

Conclusion:

Chipotle chili sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add a spicy and smoky flavor to your food. With a little effort, you can easily make your own chipotle chili sauce at home. So next time you are looking for a new way to spice up your food, give this recipe a try.

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