Mole Chili
Mole is a universal sauce used in Mexican cooking. It has countless variations but most include chilies, nuts, seeds and sometimes chocolate or cocoa. True mole sauce requires numerous ingredients and generally a long simmering time. Bottled mole paste makes it possible to prepare a rich full-bodied sauce in minutes – ideal for a quick-cooking chili. ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1 1/4-1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1-2 tablespoons chili powder or chili blend, to taste 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups bottled tomato sauce 2 tablespoons mole paste or semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar for garnish directions Heat oil in a 12-inch deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in chili powder, salt and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, mole paste or chocolate chip...