MOLE CHILI

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 quart beef stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices lean, smoky bacon, chopped
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika for mild mole, or chili powder for spicy mole, a couple of palmfuls
1 tablespoon coriander, a palmful
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt, if necessary
2 cups shredded or crumbled extra-sharp white Cheddar
1 small red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Hot pickled vegetables, drained and chopped (recommended: Giardiniara), for serving
  • Put the chiles in a pot with the stock and bring to a boil over medium heat. Then lower heat to a simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil, 1 turn of the pan, over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or soup pot. When the oil smokes, add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, raise the heat to high and brown for 8 minutes. Lower the heat a bit, add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 to 6 minutes to soften. Season the meat and onions with black pepper, to taste, (hold off on the salt until the chili is completed due to the addition of the bacon and the stock).
  • Add the anchos with the stock to a food processor and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add the tomato paste to the meat mixture, stir 1 minute, then pour in the ancho stock. Stir in the tomatoes, spices, cocoa and cinnamon. Simmer for a few minutes, adjust the seasoning and add a touch of salt, if needed.
  • Serve the chili in shallow bowls topped with cheese, raw red onions, and spicy chopped vegetables.

Md Srabon
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I love this chili! The mole sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is always so tender. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Eshal Fatima
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This chili is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal. The mole sauce adds a delicious flavor that everyone loves.


Ehdhd Xbxbx
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. The mole sauce is so flavorful and it really makes the chili special.


Vansel Hollingsworth
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This chili was easy to make and it turned out great. The mole sauce was the perfect addition, and it gave the chili a really rich flavor.


Krystal Mills
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. The mole sauce added a delicious and unique flavor that I loved.


Savannah
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. The mole sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender.


trymore manzviyi
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the mole sauce.


Vanessa Rosco
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This recipe is a keeper! The mole sauce was so easy to make and it added so much flavor to the chili. I will definitely be making this again.


Kancon Mala
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chili turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


Nova Nova
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This chili was a complete disaster. The mole sauce was burnt and the chili was so spicy that it was inedible.


Kalma Aalm
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chili didn't turn out as good as I expected. The mole sauce was bland and the chili was too watery.


Ssenoga Mubaraka
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The mole sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but the chili was still really good. I would definitely make it again, but I would use a different mole sauce.


paris Gonzalez
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This chili was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chili he's ever had.


Nashua Johnley
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I'm not a big fan of mole sauce, but this chili was still really good. The chicken was tender and the chili had a nice smoky flavor.


baldia twon mobiles
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This chili was amazing! The mole sauce added a unique and delicious flavor that I'd never had before. I will definitely be making this again.


Sani Shaibu
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chili had just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.


Christina Davis
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This mole chili was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I highly recommend this recipe.