TEXAS STYLE EGGPLANT CHILI

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You cannot tell that this chili doesn't have any meat in it... it's so good. Thanks to the peppers, you get a bit of heat, but it's definitely not overwhelming. I love ranch style beans and they add a great pop of flavor. It's a great alternative to traditional chili.

Provided by Barbara Hahn

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large dried pasilla negro chiles
2 c water
1 large purple eggplant
2 can(s) 10-1/2 ounces french onion soup
0 juice of 1 lime
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can(s) 12 ounces cola
1/4 c water from soaked peppers
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 can(s) 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes, no salt added
1 can(s) 8 ounce tomato sauce
2 can(s) ranch style beans
0 salt to taste
0 garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Place Pasilla peppers in 2 cups boiling water. Soak for 10 minutes. Remove from water and place in blender with 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • 2. Dice eggplant and cook on low in Dutch oven. Add lime juice.
  • 3. Add jalapeño and French onion soup to peppers in blender. Puree until smooth. Add mixture to eggplant.
  • 4. Add paprika, cola, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ranch style beans to mixture.
  • 5. Cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  • 6. To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Danitria King
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This chili is fantastic! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abenaa Rose
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Amelia Parker
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahir Raja
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I made this chili for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it! The flavors are so well-balanced and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


H.B Rehadul Islam Babul
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This chili is fantastic! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maddison Searle
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Erick Gonzalez
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


HB- HYPER
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I made this chili for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it! The flavors are so well-balanced and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathan Adam
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This chili is fantastic! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Awachie
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Watchtower 2020
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Allivia Murray
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I made this chili for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it! The flavors are so well-balanced and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ella gregory Gregory
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This chili is fantastic! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chhatra Saud
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Prabha Thapa
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alias Motloung
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I made this chili for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it! The flavors are so well-balanced and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Dalal Shamout
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This chili is fantastic! I'm not usually a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Tony Us
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I was looking for a new eggplant recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It's absolutely delicious. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


HLELO MAPHUTHA
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This eggplant 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 night. I especially love the addition of the cornbread topping. It's the perfect way to soak u