Sunday, January 17, 2021

White Chili


I like chili, lots of different types.  I like how you can toss just about anything in there and it mostly just adds some depth to the flavor.   This recipe is from the Washington Post and I liked it, but also discovered I'm not much of a fan of hominy because it tastes like farm to me so I'v substituted another can of beans in its place.  I wouldn't be adverse to adding yet another can.... 


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 medium poblano peppers seeded and diced
  • 3 tablespoons seeded and finely diced jalapeño pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 12 ounces lean ground pork or turkey
  • Three (15 1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk or reduced fat), for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
  • 4 lime wedges, for serving
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, poblanos and jalapeños and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the pork and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the ingredients have melded, about 20 minutes. Using a spoon, mash some of the beans on the side of the pot to thicken the mixture a bit.

Add the hominy and taste the stew. Season with more salt and/or cayenne pepper, if desired, and continue to cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the ingredients have warmed through and the chili has thickened, about 15 minutes.

Ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of cilantro and a lime wedge.


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