Black Bean Bourbon Chili

Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 dried pasilla peppers, stems and seeds removed
• 3 dried chipotle chiles, stems removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight
• 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated (optional garnish)

Recipe

• 1 soften the chiles by covering with hot water and allowing them to rest for 10 minutes. puree the chiles with their soaking liquid to a smooth paste.
• 2 sauté the onions and garlic in the oil until soft. add the pureed chiles, beans, tomatoes, and water. bring to a boil, reduce the heat, stir in the bourbon, and simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours or until done. add the cumin and continue to simmer and additional 30 minutes.
• 3 serve the chili in bowls topped with the grated cheese, if desired.