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.

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