Cremini Mushroom Chili

This recipe entered by Rebecca H. from West Des Moines took first place in the AllSpice Vegetarian Chile Competition at the 2021 Iowa State Fair.

Cremini Mushroom Chili

Cuisine

American

Category

Soups & Stews

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Cremini Mushrooms, Sliced
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 tsp. Poblano Chile, Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Pasilla Chile, Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. New Mexico Chile, Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Urfa Chile, Crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika, Smoked Bittersweet
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Chile, Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Onion, Toasted Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin, Ground
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic, Powder
  • 1 Red Onion, Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 tsp. Hawaiian Red Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Peppercorns, Tellicherry Whole, Freshly Ground
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 15 oz. Cans Dark Red Kidney Beans, Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 14 1/2 oz. Can Fire-Raosted Tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz. Can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 C. V-8 Juice
  • 1 4 oz. Can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed

For Serving:

  • Diced Avocado
  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Cilantro Leaves

Directions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the mushrooms in melted butter. When the mushrooms have released their water and started to brown, sprinkle them with the crushed poblano chile, Pasilla Chile, Powder, New Mexico Chile, Powder, Urfa Chile, Crushed, Paprika, Smoked Bittersweet, Cayenne Chile, Powder, Onion, Toasted Powder, Cumin, Ground, and Garlic, Powder. Cook briefly until the spices become fragrant, then stir in the chopped red onion and minced garlic (reconsitituted, or use fresh), cooking until the onion is softened and translucent.

  2. Add the Hawaiian Red Salt, freshly ground Peppercorns, Tellicherry Whole, Bay Leaves, kidney beans, tomato suace, V-8 Juice, and diced green chiles. Simmer for 30-45 minutes over low heat. Stir in minced cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  3. Serve garnished with diced avocado, lime wedges, and cilantro leaf.

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