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Mexican Mole Beef Chili

Mexican Mole Beef Chili

Mexican Mole Beef Chili

Recipe By Darin Molnar

Yields

6 servings

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cooking Time

30 Minutes

Recipe By Darin Molnar

This rich and hearty chili won Savory Spice Portland's 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off.

Serving Suggestions

Garnish with sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro, red onion, and tortilla chips.

Ingredients

3 lbs. beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into ¾-inch cubes


4 slices bacon, diced

1 red onion, diced



2 (15 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed

1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes



1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

2 oz. dark chocolate

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning

    This mixture of salt and pepper may seem like an obvious, simple one to always have on hand – but it's an all-time customer favorite and best-selle...

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  • Minced Garlic

    This dehydrated garlic can save time with recipes that may call for fresh garlic. No need for peeling, it doesn't spoil, and it prevents your hands...

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  • Mexican Mole

    Use to make authentic mole sauce in 45 minutes. Perfect for enchiladas, tacos, poblanos, or rice and beans. This blend of mole is nut-free and pean...

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  • Mild Chili Powder

    Though more commonly known as a main ingredient for a comforting pot of homemade chili, chili powder is widely used to season many different recipe...

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Directions

Step 1: Cook bacon and beef

Season beef chuck roast generously with Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning. Set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon for 3 to 4 min. until golden brown and crispy. Transfer bacon to a medium bowl. In batches, add beef to pot in an even layer and sear on all sides. Transfer beef to bowl with bacon.

Step 2: Combine and simmer

Add onion to the pot and cook for 5 to 6 min. until golden brown. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add beef broth, kidney beans, tomatoes, Mexican Mole, Mild Chili Powder, apple cider vinegar, and reserved beef and bacon. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours until beef is fork-tender. Add dark chocolate and stir until melted. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste and serve warm with desired garnish.