Speedy Leftover-Meat Mole Chili
(from doggiebag’s recipe box)
Great for all those little leftovers that won’t make a meal otherwise. Mole is a savory Mexican spice mix that includes cocoa powder. Awesome smoky flavour!
Source: Cookie's mom
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Chili
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 can (29 ounces) mixed beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup (more or less) of cooked meat leftovers (turkey, chicken, sausage, pork, beef, hamburger, etc.)
- 1 TBSP cocoa powder
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 clove minced garlic
Directions
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On medium heat, sauté the bell pepper and onion in olive oil in a large pot. Add wine, beans, tomatoes with juice, leftover meat, cocoa powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, chili powder and garlic. Mix well.
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Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour or until cooked to taste.