Mole Chili
Main Meals
A Recipe by El Popular
A Tasty Twist on Classic Comfort Food. Cold nights call for hot chili – well actually every night calls for hot chili, especially when it’s El Popular’s Mole Chili. We know chili recipes are usually a protected family tradition, but we invite you to try something new – something from our family to yours!
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Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Makes: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 jar El Popular Mole Paste 8oz. or Powder 4oz.
2-4 cups of chicken or beef broth
1 lb ground beef round
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
To prepare the Mole sauce, see the “Mole 101” box below.
Cook beef in a large saucepan over medium/high heat until browned, stirring to a crumble.
Drain, if necessary, and return beef to pan.
Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender.
Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients; cover and let everything simmer for 7 minutes.
Serve immediately. Top with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Mole 101
Mole, the name originating from the Nahuatl “mōlli” or “sauce”, is a centuries old dish.
Mole poblano, the most popular type of Mole, is an ancient recipe from Puebla, Mexico.
Mole is considered the national dish of Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje”, or mixture of indigenous and European heritage.
Directions
Add 2 cups of chicken broth to a large skillet.
Heat over a low flame.
Slowly add El Popular Mole Paste or Powder until desired thickness is obtained.
Keep warm.
Mole 101
Mole, the name originating from the Nahuatl “mōlli” or “sauce”, is a centuries old dish.
Mole poblano, the most popular type of Mole, is an ancient recipe from Puebla, Mexico.
Mole is considered the national dish of Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje”, or mixture of indigenous and European heritage.
Directions
Add 2 cups of chicken broth to a large skillet.
Heat over a low flame.
Slowly add El Popular Mole Paste or Powder until desired thickness is obtained.
Keep warm.