Chili is right up there with soups and stews when it comes to a tummy filling and warming one pot meal. We can pile all kinds of tasty condiments on top to add flavors and textures to the already delicious concoction. I like the basic chili my mom always made and have developed a passionate fondness for mole sauces I’ve found in the many excellent Mexican restaurants in my rural town so decided to combine the two flavors. This has a depth of flavor that my old chili didn’t have and now I couldn’t imagine making it any other way. Hope you like it.
Chili Mole
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 medium bell peppers, chopped. If you have any roasted chili peppers in the freezer from last summer, now is the time to use them.1 – 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 2 15-0z cans pinto beans, drained
- 2 15-0z cans black beans, drained
- 1 28-0z can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1-1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Saute onion, peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables soften. Add ground meat and saute until no longer pink, breaking up large pieces with a fork. Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano and the cinnamon stick and stir well. Add beans, tomatoes and juice, broth and chocolate. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 1-1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. The longer it simmers, the better it gets. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and avocado. Add a pan of cornbread and you’ve got a perfect meal.
I’ve entered this recipe in the Chili Cook-Off Challenge at Foods and Flavors of San Antonio.
Now this!! This is a chili! It sounds really good and different. I love Mole also, so I think I’ll try this this weekend.
This looks so good! I, too, am a lover of mole.reart
I have been craving chili today and this looks and sounds so yummy! I’m printing this out and looking for the ingredients. Thanks so much for sharing it
I love a good pot of chili. I enter mine in a contest so I’ll never post the recipe! This sounds wonderful.
Thanks Cathy. I appreciate your comment.
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Your Chili Mole looks really good. I love the addition of cinnamon and chocolate; this is how I make my chili. I was wondering if you’d like to enter your recipe in the chili cook-off I’m having at my San Antonio blog.
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Hi Gloria – Count me in. I am very happy to enter your chili cookoff. Thank you so much for asking.
I’ve made Chili..nevr Chili Mole..Olé! I’ll have to try it soon..not enough days for everything I want to make!!
I love Mexican food but have never had mole. This recipe looks tasty and easy to make.
What a great idea combining a mole sauce with your go to chili! I can’t wait to try it.
Oh, Cathy, you did soooo good! I love chili with cinnamon and chocolate. On a cold day like today, a bowl of this would be most welcome on my table! Hope there’s no flooding over by you.