5.0 from 33 votes
Chipotle Chili with Hominy
Combining the smoky flavor of chipotles with the super-charged corn flavor of hominy, this version is sure to become part of your chili rotation!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef , can substitute turkey, chicken or pork
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder (click link for the BEST homemade chili powder recipe!)
- 2 tablespoons masa harina
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon base or cubes/granules (e.g., Better Than Bouillon)
- 30 ounces (two 15 ounce cans) canned kidney or pinto beans or combination , drained and rinsed
- 30 ounces (two 15 ounce cans) canned hominy (yellow or white) , drained and rinsed
- 29 ounces (two 14.5 ounce cans) canned diced tomatoes
- 14.5 ounce canned plain tomato sauce
- 4 chipotles en adobo , chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- For serving: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet or Dutch oven and brown the ground beef. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add all the seasonings and masa harina and stir to combine. Cook for one minute. Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Add the cilantro and stir to combine. Add salt to taste.
- Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, some chopped fresh cilantro, avocado, and/or tortilla chips as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
2102mg
(88%)
Potassium
1208mg
(35%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1705IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2102mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 1208mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1705IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.