Texas Style Eggplant Chili
By
Barbara Hahn
@barbray
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No chili powder in my chili. My daughter Kathy gave me the idea to use eggplant in my chili instead of meat. No one that tastes it can believe no meat. Also used peppers and smoked paprika for taste and color for the chili. It is a sweet and slightly spicy chili that can be spiced up using hot sauce to your liking. So many of my family and friends enjoyed it I know it is a winner.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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. 
Ingredients
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2 largedried pasilla negro chiles
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2 cwater
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1 largepurple eggplant
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2 can(s)10-1/2 ounces french onion soup
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·juice of 1 lime
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1 tspsmoked paprika
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1 can(s)12 ounces cola
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1/4 cwater from soaked peppers
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1jalapeño, seeded and chopped
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1 can(s)14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes, no salt added
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1 can(s)8 ounce tomato sauce
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2 can(s)ranch style beans
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·salt to taste
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·garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges
How to Make Texas Style Eggplant Chili
- 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.
- Dice eggplant and cook on low in Dutch oven. Add lime juice.
- Add jalapeño and French onion soup to peppers in blender. Puree until smooth. Add mixture to eggplant.
- Add paprika, cola, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ranch style beans to mixture.
- Cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
About Texas Style Eggplant Chili
Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Healthy
