2 tb Olive oil
2 c Onion — chopped
2 c Red bell pepper — chopped
3 tb Jalapeno — minced
1 Clove garlic — minced
1 c Beer
1 c Chicken broth
1/4 c Ripe olives — sliced
3 tb Chili powder
1 t Ground coriander
1/2 ts Salt
29 oz Canned tomatoes with their
Juice — chopped 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken
Breasts — cubed 2 c Cooked pumpkin or butternut
Squash — peeled, cubed 2 tb Cilantro — chopped
1 tb Cocoa powder
16 oz Canned pinto beans —
Drained 6 tb Scallions — sliced
1 1/2 oz Cheddar cheese — shredded
6 tb Sour cream
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Suate the onions until lightly browned – -about 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes more. Add the beer, broth, olives, chili powder, coriander, salt, tomatoes and chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the pumpkin, cilantro, cocoa and beans. Cook for 5 minutes. Serve in individual bowls, topped with the cheese, sour cream and scallions. [Try this with the quantities of jalapeno, garlic, coriander and cilantro doubled. KJD] Recipe By : Framingham, MA Newcomers Club From: Date: 05/28