TEXAS STYLE EGGPLANT CHILI

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You cannot tell that this chili doesn't have any meat in it... it's so good. Thanks to the peppers, you get a bit of heat, but it's definitely not overwhelming. I love ranch style beans and they add a great pop of flavor. It's a great alternative to traditional chili.

Provided by Barbara Hahn

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large dried pasilla negro chiles
2 c water
1 large purple eggplant
2 can(s) 10-1/2 ounces french onion soup
0 juice of 1 lime
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can(s) 12 ounces cola
1/4 c water from soaked peppers
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 can(s) 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes, no salt added
1 can(s) 8 ounce tomato sauce
2 can(s) ranch style beans
0 salt to taste
0 garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Place Pasilla peppers in 2 cups boiling water. Soak for 10 minutes. Remove from water and place in blender with 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • 2. Dice eggplant and cook on low in Dutch oven. Add lime juice.
  • 3. Add jalapeño and French onion soup to peppers in blender. Puree until smooth. Add mixture to eggplant.
  • 4. Add paprika, cola, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ranch style beans to mixture.
  • 5. Cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  • 6. To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Guest
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved it!


Ayesha T1
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I've made this chili several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Puskal Bk
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This chili is a great way to use up a bountiful eggplant harvest.


Cindy Hammel
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This chili is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.


Nkululeko Nkull082
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Treylin Sanderson
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Corina Elshafi
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I love the unique flavor of this chili. It's unlike any other chili I've ever had before.


Rogeisha Sappleton
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


hannah poulton
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Overall, I thought this chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Jerry Webb (YOUNGGODZULUSMAGNUS)
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I found this chili to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with more seasoning.


Cedar Schauffler
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This chili was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.


Raheel Hassan
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this chili changed my mind. The eggplant was so well-seasoned and tender, and it really added to the overall flavor of the dish.


m ee
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a really healthy and affordable meal.


Ka'Ryhia Mason
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I was really impressed with this chili. The eggplant added a great depth of flavor, and the overall dish was very hearty and satisfying. Definitely a keeper!


Sandesh Newar
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I've made this chili a few times now, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the unique flavor of the eggplant.


Augustas Sumeika
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My family loved this recipe! I made it exactly as written, and it turned out great. The eggplant was so flavorful and tender.


Mostak Shahariya Paravi
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This eggplant chili had a fantastic balance of flavors, and the texture was perfect. The eggplant was tender, but still had a bit of a bite to it. Excellent recipe!