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Chipotle Chili and Cornbread Dumplings

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1h 40min

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6 servings

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Chipotle Chili and Cornbread Dumplings is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the smoky heat of chipotle chili with the sweet, tender texture of cornbread dumplings. This one-pot meal features a rich, spicy chili made with ground beef, beans, and vegetables, simmered in a tomato-based sauce infused with chipotle peppers. The chili is then topped with light, fluffy cornbread dumplings that cook right in the pot, soaking up the flavorful sauce. This unique twist on traditional chili offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal meal for cold evenings or casual gatherings. It's a satisfying and innovative dish that brings together the best of Southwestern and Southern American cuisines.

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8 g
6 g
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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Brown the beef

In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.

2
Prepare vegetables

Dice the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.

3
Cook vegetables

Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened.

4
Add seasonings

Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

5
Add tomatoes and beans

Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, and beef broth to the pot.

6
Add chipotle peppers

Finely chop chipotle peppers and add to the pot with some adobo sauce.

7
Simmer chili

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8
Prepare dumpling batter

In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, milk, egg, and melted butter.

9
Add cheese to batter

Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the dumpling batter.

10
Drop dumplings

Drop spoonfuls of the cornbread batter onto the simmering chili.

11
Cook dumplings

Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

12
Serve

Ladle chili and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.

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