Best 9 Southwest Chipotle Chili Recipes

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Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza with our comprehensive guide to the best "Southwest Chipotle Chili" recipes! This hearty and flavorful dish combines the bold flavors of the Southwest with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, creating a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more. Whether you prefer a classic chili with tender chunks of beef or a vegetarian version packed with colorful vegetables, we've got you covered. Our curated collection of recipes includes options for slow-cooker convenience, one-pot simplicity, and even a unique twist with roasted corn and sweet potatoes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE CHILI RECIPE



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This chunky chipotle chili recipe is made with a mix of peppers, chili seasoning, and lots of chipotles in adobo sauce for the best rich and smoky flavor.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground turkey or ground beef (I'm using a combination of both)
1 large onion chopped
1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
1 poblano pepper (chopped)
1 hot chili pepper (chopped (for a spicier version - try a habanero or ghost pepper - optional for a nice and extra spicy chili))
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 cans red kidney beans
3 cans fire roasted tomatoes (42 ounces, or use equivalent fresh)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 7- ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce (use half the can for a milder chipotle flavor)
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot to medium-high heat and add the ground turkey (or beef), onion and peppers. Cook them down about 10 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
  • If using fresh tomatoes, chop them and add them to the pot. Cook about 10 minutes to let them break down. If using canned fire roasted tomatoes, just add them to the pot and go to the next step.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and give it all a good stir.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the chili on low heat for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop, stirring every now and then. Adjust for seasonings if you wish. Alternatively, you can transfer everything to a slow cooker or crock pot at this stage and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or on low for 3-4 hours, until the flavors develop to your preference.
  • Serve in bowls with your favorite fixin's.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUBWAY'S CHIPOTLE SOUTHWEST SAUCE



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Make and share this Subway's Chipotle Southwest Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by acid.

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 ounce Dijon mustard
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce chipotle chile in adobo, pureed
1/4 ounce fresh garlic, minced
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lime juice, chipotle and garlic.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Cover and chill before sandwich preparation, or before using as a salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 152.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.3

SOUTHWEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Got 30 minutes and a craving for good chili? Then get out your saucepan, because this chicken chili really satisfies.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
¾ cup water
1 ½ cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, onion and pepper and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring often.
  • Stir the soup, water, corn and beans in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced (3 large cloves) garlic
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste (recommend getting tube)
3 pounds boneless beef chuck, ground coarse
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, including liquid
1 to 1 1/2 cups beef broth
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 (19-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Rice, as an accompaniment
Toppings: Tortilla chips; sour cream; grated cheddar; chopped red onions; chopped jalapenos; diced avocado; minced cilantro; etc.

Steps:

  • In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary. Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

TURKEY CHILI



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Rather than browning the meat first, which doesn't do much for lean ground turkey and can actually make it tough, this recipe prioritizes cooking down the vegetables first. Onions and canned tomatoes fried in olive oil provide an umami-rich flavor base for turkey's blank canvas, and the adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers does a lot of this dish's heavy lifting. Optional toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream help cool down the spice. One of the best ways to enjoy this simple but powerful chili is over French fries with melted cheese, or tossed with some cooked spaghetti. It's so great on its own, as well.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, easy, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white onion, diced
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
Salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 pound ground turkey
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Shredded extra-sharp Cheddar, sour cream and whole cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until translucent and starting to brown at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Use a fork to fish the tomatoes out of the can and add them to the pot, leaving behind the juice for now. Season with salt and cook the tomatoes, breaking them up with the wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until jammy and their liquid has reduced significantly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the chili powder and cook until fragrant, just a few seconds. Add the ground turkey, season with salt and stir to combine, breaking up the meat with the spoon. (Don't worry about browning or cooking it through here, as it will do so when it simmers.) Stir in the reserved liquid from the tomato can.
  • Use the fork to fish out as many chipotle peppers from the can as you would like, starting with two or three, and add to the pot, breaking them up with the wooden spoon, along with all of the adobo sauce. The more peppers you use, the spicier your final chili will be; if you like spice, just add the entire can. (Store any peppers you don't use in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 2 months.) Fill the empty chipotle can with cold tap water, swish it around and add to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the chili to a simmer over medium-high heat - you should see occasional small bubbles breaking the surface of the mixture - then cover the pot and reduce the heat to continue simmering over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the tomatoes have broken down, about 20 minutes. The chili should look thick and shiny, but not too thick that you couldn't ladle it into a bowl. (If it's too watery, then simmer with the lid off for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.) Taste and add more salt if desired. Serve with cheese, sour cream and cilantro, if using.

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE CHILI



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My friend Keni's love of smokey chipotle peppers inspired this recipe. It comes together perfectly and is a unique chili that will stand out against others. It is a spicy chili that at the same time is mellow. It gives you the kick without the lingering burn like many chilis do.

Provided by duboo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
½ (3 ounce) package bacon bits
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and sausage in the hot skillet until some of the fat renders, 2 to 3 minutes; add onion and garlic and continue to cook and stir until the meats are browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Stir kidney beans, chili beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chipotle chiles, bacon bits, chili sauce, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and salt with the beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low until vegetables are completely tender but the celery retains a slight bit of firmness, 6 to 8 hours (or 3 to 4 hours on High).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1257.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHIPOTLE CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN



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Clipped recipe from newspaper in 2007. Family favorite. I've used 1 lb of ground turkey or ground beef instead of the zucchini.

Provided by Cindy Rose

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 white onions, chopped
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
2 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned or off the cob)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
light sour cream
sliced green onions with top

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 3 quart non-aluminum pot over medium high heat. Add onions, zucchini, cumin, chili powder, the chipotle puree and salt. Stir well and cook until softened, stirring often, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add broth, corn, beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boil, reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, to reduce slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Add water if chile is too thick.
  • Top with cilantro. Pass sour cream and sliced green onions separtely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 410, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 8.4

SANTA FE CHIPOTLE CHILI



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Sausage and ground beef make this spiced chili a meat lover's delight. I can freeze and reheat it later without sacrificing any of the flavor. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup chili powder
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, sausage and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef and sausage are no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking beef and sausage into crumbles; drain., Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, corn, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, chipotle pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN CHILI



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My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use vine-ripened tomatoes, cilantro and peppers from my garden plus fresh local corn from the farmers market. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 3 medium)
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 8 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: Sour cream, diced avocado and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans, broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Soak your beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. You could use black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, or a combination of all three.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. You could add cumin, chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper, to name a few.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: This will give your chili the best flavor. If you can't find fresh chilies, you can use dried chilies, but be sure to soak them in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Don't overcook your chili: Chili is a slow-cooked dish, but you don't want to overcook it or the beans will become mushy. Simmer your chili for at least 1 hour, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Conclusion:

Southwest Chipotle Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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