The rich bitterness of cocoa balances the lively zest from salsa and chipotle chili powder in this classic Mexican chili.
Slow-Cooker Mole Chili
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 8 hr 30 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 14
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) diced or whole (coarsely chopped) tomatoes, undrained
- 1 jar (16 oz) thick & chunky salsa
- 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) pinto beans, undrained
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Step1In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
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Step2In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except cilantro.
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Step3Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours. Top individual servings with cilantro.
Nutrition
460
Calories
14g
Total Fat
33g
Protein
50g
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 3/4 Cup)
- Calories
- 460
- Calories from Fat
- 130
- Total Fat
- 14g
- 22%
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- 26%
- Trans Fat
- 1g
- Cholesterol
- 70mg
- 23%
- Sodium
- 1190mg
- 50%
- Potassium
- 1120mg
- 32%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 50g
- 17%
- Dietary Fiber
- 14g
- 56%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 33g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 35%
- 35%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 40%
- 40%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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