MEATY, MEAT-LESS CHILI

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium ancho chiles
1 quart vegetable or chicken stock-in-a-box
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 portabella caps, wiped clean, gills scraped, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green or red chile, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A scant palmful smoked paprika
A scant palmful cumin
A scant palmful coriander
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced or crushed tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
1 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
A handful fresh cilantro or fresh parsley
Toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds for garnish, optional
Tortilla chips, 2 (1-ounce) bags or couple handfuls, optional

Steps:

  • Stem and seed the ancho chiles and place in a pot with stock, bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and keep warm.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan. Add the mushrooms to the hot oil and brown 12 to 15 minutes, then add the garlic, onions, chile, salt and black pepper and soften 5 to 6 minutes more, season with a spice mixture of paprika, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.
  • Puree the reconstituted chiles and stock in a food processor. Add the chile stock mixture, beans, and tomatoes to the chili, cook 15 minutes until thickened, then turn off the heat, cool, cover and chill for make-ahead meal.
  • To reheat: Cover the chili and place over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the chili bubbles, then uncover and simmer until ready to serve.
  • Combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in food processor and process into a smooth avocado-sour cream sauce for stirring into the chili. Serve the chili in shallow bowls and garnish with the avocado sauce, pepitas, if using, and a few tortilla chips, if using.

Safayat Alam
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This chili is a staple in my household. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Sojib hasan
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I'm new to cooking and this chili was a great recipe for me to start with. It was easy to follow and the chili turned out delicious.


Hightower Boy
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This chili is a great meatless option for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ferdinand Ebadeabu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out great! I highly recommend this recipe.


Ishal abbasi
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This chili is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still really good. I'll just add less chili powder next time.


CG CLAP THE OWNER
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this chili. The lentils were cooked perfectly and added a nice texture.


chantal van schalkwyk
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This chili is delicious! The perfect balance of spices and flavors.


Anowar Hossain
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This chili is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Shah Zamin
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.


Au Concepts
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potatoes and corn in it.


Faith Muthoni
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I love that this chili is meatless, but it's still so packed with flavor. The mushrooms and lentils give it a really hearty texture.


Queen Huia
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty, and the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.