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Firecracker Chili - Recipe

Canned chipotle chiles in adobo provide both heat and a rich smokey flavor. Find them in well-stocked supermarkets or in Hispanic groceries. Any leftover chipotles can be frozen for future use.
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Firecracker Chili Recipe
Directions
  • Sort and rinse beans. Add 2 quarts water (if possible, do not use very hard water-- this could prevent beans from softening) and let stand overnight, or use quick-soak method: boil beans in 2 quarts water for 2 minutes, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
  • Return beans and soaking water to medium heat.
  • In a saucepan or skillet, heat oil. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute or two. Add to beans.
  • Add chipotles, chili powder, salt, ketchup, and tomatoes to beans. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer and cook until beans are tender,  1  1/2 - 2 hours. Taste for seasoning. Top, if desired, with any or all of: sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, grated cheese. 
  • TIP: Allow plenty of time for beans to cook - old beans take longer.
 
 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 cup
Ingredients
-1 pound dry beans, preferably pinto beans
-2 tablespoons oil
-1 large onion, chopped
-4 cloves garlic, or to taste, minced
-3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped (include some sauce)
-4 tablespoons chili powder
-2 teaspoons salt
-1/2 cup ketchup
-4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes OR one 28 oz. can
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
-1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
-1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)