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Chili & Soft Pretzel Bites

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Serves: About 6

INGREDIENTS

1-2 T vegetable oil
4 small or 2 large yellow onions, chopped
salt to taste
2-3 T minced garlic
1 4-oz can diced green chile peppers
2 sweet bell peppers, chopped
1 lb ground beef
3 T ancho chile powder
2 t New Mexico chile powder
1 T ground cumin
1 t Ceylon cinnamon
1/2-1 minced canned chipotle pepper
3 15-oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
2 t natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1-2 cups chicken stock, low sodium if commercial
10 oz frozen organic corn
1 T cider vinegar, plus more if needed for deglazing
Garnishes:
Shredded medium cheddar
Shredded monterey jack
Sour cream
Tortilla chips
Chopped cilantro

PREPARATION

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. When hot, add the oil and when it shimmers add the onions with a pinch of salt.
  • Cook the onions for 7-8 minutes, until they are becoming translucent. Add the garlic and the canned diced green chile peppers. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped sweet bell pepper with another pinch of salt. Stir and let cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the vegetables have stuck or scorched at all, add a small splash of cider vinegar.
  • Add the ground beef. Break it up into clumps and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Mix into the onions. Let the beef brown, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chile powders, cumin and cinnamon. Stir into the ground beef mixture and let the spices roast. Add the minced canned chipotle pepper. Stir it into the mixture and let everything cook for 3-5 minutes. If anything is scorching or sticking, add a small splash of cider vinegar.
  • Let cool and serve! extras can be stored for a few days or kept in the freezer.
  • Add the rinsed and drained beans with 1 cup of chicken stock. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  • A good chili should be rich and stew-like, but not watery or brothy. If the chili is getting too dry after 30 minutes add more chicken stock. At the 30 minute mark is also when you add the corn if using. If you need to add more stock, let it simmer for 10-15 minutes after adding in order to blend the chicken stock into the chili; if you only added corn, 5-7 minutes should do. Turn the heat down to a lower simmer if it is evaporating too quickly.
  • Stir the 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar into the chili. Stir and taste for more vinegar and more salt.
  • Serve with cilantro, shredded cheeses and sour cream, and tortilla chips if desired.