Beef Chili With Chipotle Chilies And Cilantro Recipe

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   Canned chipotle chilies are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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   Saute/fry beef and 2 c. minced onions in large Dutch oven over high heat till beef is cooked through, stirring often and breaking up beef with back of spoon, about 10 min.

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   Add in cumin, chili pwdr, garlic pwdr and chipotle chilies; saute/fry 3 min.

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   Fold in 2 1/2 c. water and 1/2 c. cilantro.

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   Reduce heat to medium-low.

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   Cover partially and cook 1 1/2 hrs, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if chili becomes dry.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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   Cover; chill.

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    Bring to simmer before continuing.)

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    Mix remaining 1/2 c. cilantro into chili.

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    Ladle chili into bowls.

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    Serve, passing cheese, lowfat sour cream and additional minced onion separately.

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    4 Servings

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.