Mount Rainier Chili

Name: Mount Rainier Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb great northern while beans, rinsed and picked over; 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups onions, chopped; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided; sour cream; salsa; fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 lb great northern while beans, rinsed and picked over
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups onions, chopped
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 cups chicken stock
1 (12 ounce) can beer
3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
sour cream
salsa
fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions

1

Place beans in a large, heavy pot. Add enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches. Cover and soak overnight.
2

Place chicken in a large, heavy saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove skin and cut chicken into cubes.
3

Drain beans into large colander. Heat oil in same pot. Add onions and saute over medium-low heat until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, green chiles, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne. Saute 2 minutes. Add beans and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 4 hours. Add additional water if necessary. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and bring to a simmer before continuing.) Add chicken, beer and 1 cup of cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Ladle chili into bowls. Serve with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro leaves to sprinkle on top.
4

To quick-soak beans, add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to boil, cover and remove from heat. Soak for 2 hours.