Ingredients for Mount Rainier Chili
- 1 lb dried pinto beans
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus additional for serving
- sour cream, for serving
- salsa, for serving
- fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
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How to Make Mount Rainier Chili
- Rinse 1 pound of dried pinto beans and place them in a large, heavy pot. Add 6 cups of cold water. Cover and soak overnight (or quick-soak: bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and soak for 2 hours).
- Place 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover completely.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot, let cool, then shred or cube the chicken.
- Drain the soaked beans in a colander.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the same large pot used for soaking beans.
- Add 1 large onion, chopped, and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 ounces canned green chiles, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference).
- Sauté for 2 minutes more.
- Add the drained beans, 4 cups of chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed to maintain consistency.
- Add the shredded/cubed chicken, 12 ounces of beer (any kind you like), and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and the chili is heated through.
- Ladle the chili into bowls.
- Serve with additional shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro leaves as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
40g
Carbs
3g
