Black Bean Bourbon Chili
Ingredients
- 3 dried pasilla peppers, stems and seeds removed ⓘ
- 3 dried chipotle chiles, stems removed ⓘ
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ⓘ
- 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight ⓘ
- 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped ⓘ
- 3 cups water ⓘ
- 1/4 cup Bourbon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin ⓘ
- 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated (optional garnish) ⓘ
Instructions
- Soften the chiles by covering with hot water and allowing them to rest for 10 minutes. Puree the chiles with their soaking liquid to a smooth paste.
- Saute the onions and garlic in the oil until soft. Add the pureed chiles, beans, tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, stir in the bourbon, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until done. Add the cumin and continue to simmer and additional 30 minutes.
- Serve the chili in bowls topped with the grated cheese, if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
524
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).