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Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy

January 2, 2016 by Kimberly Killebrew · 28 Comments

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Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don’t you think?  That rich velvety red sauce laden with beef and beans and a multitude of spices including a bucket of chili powder, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and anything else your hungry little heart desires…yes, chili was invented for those who appreciate good soul-satisfying food.

This chili enlists the help of spicy chipotles for a major flavor boost.  Chipotles are smoke-dried jalapenos and man, are they good!  Wonderfully potent, a little goes a long way but we’re going to double the dose for some extra oomph!  You can find chipotles en adobo in grocery stores with a well-stocked Mexican section, your local Mexican grocery store, or you can buy them online here.  Just don’t go making this chili without them, y’all hear?  They’re a MUST!

Another great flavor element in this chili is hominy.  Now unless you live in the South, that’s probably not an ingredient you use very often.  But hominy adds such a great flavor to this chili.  Think of it as corn flavor on steroids.  You can find canned hominy in most grocery stores.

Lastly, there’s the masa harina.  Again, don’t skip over this ingredient.  The concentrated corn flavor adds a fantastic touch to this chili and it’s also used in place of flour to add a little thickening.  But it’s the flavor we’re after, so be sure to include it.  Find it in your local Mexican grocery store or buy it online here.

With those three ingredients – chipotles en adobo, hominy and masa harina – you are all set!

Come pull up a chair and let’s dish us up some Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy!

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Let’s get started!

Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet or Dutch oven and brown the ground meat.

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Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes.

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Add all the seasonings and masa harina and stir to combine.  Cook for one minute.

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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.

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Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, some chopped fresh cilantro and avocado as desired.

Enjoy this flavor-packed chili with hominy and chipotles!

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5.0 from 2 reviews
Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
: Kimberly Killebrew, www.daringgourmet.com
Serves: Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken or pork)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder (we highly recommend this homemade chili powder)
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules/powder
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans hominy (yellow or white), drained and rinsed
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 chipotles en adobo, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Accompaniments: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet or Dutch oven and brown the ground beef.
  2. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add all the seasonings and masa harina and stir to combine. Cook for one minute.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, some chopped fresh cilantro and avocado as desired.
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28 Responses

  1. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I’ve never used hominy! This looks so great, would love to try it!

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  2. Maria says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    You had me at Spicy Chipolte! Sounds Awesome!

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  3. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    The smokey-ness of this sounds amazing! I have never tried hominy, but it has been on my list of things to try for way too long! Going to have to change that.

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  4. Julia says

    January 4, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Chili is one of my favorite things to make in the winter. I love that you made is spicy and added in the hominy. I have to give that a try!!

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  5. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    January 4, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Oh I bet this smells amazing!! Love masa harina!

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  6. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    January 4, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I love chili but I don’t think I’ve ever had it with hominy. This version sounds great and super comforting on these cool January days!

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  7. The Food Hunter says

    January 4, 2016 at 11:35 am

    I love spicy and this sounds amazing.

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  8. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Reading through the recipe, I realize I have not had hominy in years. I really need to fix that ASAP. This chili is the perfect place to start.

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  9. heather @french press says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:54 am

    my husband has been requesting chili for months now, and this sounds like just the right one to try :)

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  10. Lauren says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:45 am

    Yum! I love the chipotle in this!

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  11. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    January 4, 2016 at 4:31 am

    Wow – what great flavors in this chili! And I very rarely cook with hominy (I’m not sure why!) – I really need to buy some for my pantry and get cooking!

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  12. Elio says

    January 4, 2016 at 2:42 am

    This is the perfect dish for winter. I will definitely try this recipe soon. Thanks Kimberly for posting :)

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  13. Adriana Martin says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:30 am

    wow perfect dish for game day or a cold night loving all the ingredients and so easy to make congrats for a great job!

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  14. Laura says

    January 3, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Yum! I bet the masa harina tastes amazing, and I love the chewiness of the hominy. Great job!

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  15. Ali @ Home & Plate says

    January 3, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Now that is a recipe to hang on to. I can only imagine how perfect this would be for a cold night or even for game day. Delicious!

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