Mole Chili | Great Chili Recipes

Mole Chili

Mole (Mo-lay) is a sauce made primarily of chiles that is used is some Mexican cooking. There are many variations of Mole and different ways to prepare and use this sauce. There is also a question of whether chocolate is an original ingredient or if it was incorporated as the use of this sauce became more widespread.

The mole in this chili is a very easy recipe that combines Ceylon or "true cinnamon" and chocolate with a combination of spices and dried Pasilla chiles. The result is a dark, complex sauce that is added to the chili during cooking and provides a rich, savory component to this hearty meal. Click here for an easy Mole Sauce recipe.

Mole Chili

Ingredients:

1 Lb lean ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups plum tomatoes, diced - 1 can if using canned tomatoes
2 cups cooked pinto beans - 1 can if using canned beans
1 cup Mole Sauce
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Directions:

Brown turkey in a skillet over medium high heat until cooked through.
Transfer turkey to a slow cooker and add remaining ingredients - except sour cream and cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours
Garnish with cheese before serving

Serves: 5 servings

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories 341
Protein 28g
Carbs 31g
Cholesterol 73mg
Fat 12g
Sat Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Fiber 8g
Sodium 187mg
Sugar 6g

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