30 Ways to Use Up a Can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo

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30 Ways to Use Up a Can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo1/30 Beef Carnitas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chipotle Beef Carnitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 40 min Servings 16 servings plus 1/4 cup leftover spice mixture Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this beef carnitas recipe while trying to figure out what I could do with a pot roast that had been in the freezer. Now I keep the rub in a plastic bag, ready and waiting in my cupboard, and I can get the roast in

the slow cooker in less than 15 minutes

the slow cooker in less than 15 minutes. —Ann Piscitelli, Nokomis, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 carnita (calculated without optional toppings): 415 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 2/30 Grilled Chipotle Shrimp 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 5 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has a serious wow factor. The creamy dipping sauce mellows out the shrimp’s

heat perfectly

heat perfectly. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp with 1 teaspoon sauce: 27 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 3/30 Chipotle Shredded Beef 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Shredded Beef Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This beef is delicious whether you serve it all rolled up in a tortilla, with corn salsa in a burrito, in a bun or over rice or mashed potatoes. So many options!

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

—Darcy Williams, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice (calculated without optional ingredients): 345 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 4/30 Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze 3 Reviews Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When guests bite into these juicy grilled kabobs, their eyes always widen with satisfaction. Our four kids are crazy about

the spicy-sweet sauce

the spicy-sweet sauce. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 284 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. 5/30 Honey Chipotle Ribs 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing is better than having a sauce with the perfect slather consistency. Here’s one that will ensure a lip-smacking feast. Go ahead and make the sauce up to a week ahead for an easier grilling experience. —Caitlin Hawes, Westwood, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 515

Sprinkle the cheesy wedges with chopped fresh cilantro

calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 6/30 Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 servings (2/3 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you’ll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle the cheesy wedges with chopped fresh cilantro. —Daniel Shemtob, Irvine, California Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla with 3 tablespoons sauce:

My family and friends love it

453 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1118mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. 7/30 Chipotle Chili 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick slow-cooker chipotle chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I’m at work. My family and friends love it. It’s really nice served with corn bread. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (calculated without optional ingredients): 343 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat),

I use a very old skillet that belonged to my great-aunt

74mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein. 8/30 Corn Bread with a Kick 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Corn Bread with a Kick Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says southern cooking like crisp corn bread made in a cast iron skillet. I use a very old skillet that belonged to my great-aunt. It will be passed on for generations. —Geordyth Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 174 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol,

431mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein

431mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 9/30 Baked Ham with Honey-Chipotle Glaze 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Ham with Honey-Chipotle Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your Easter celebration will be so simple to orchestrate with this sweet, smoky ham recipe at your fingertips. It feeds a crowd and the baked ham glaze tastes fantastic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked ham with 1 tablespoon sauce: 270 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 100mg

We serve this hearty dish with tortillas and sometimes rice

cholesterol, 1234mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. 10/30 Chipotle Carne Guisada 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat to tender stewed beef. We serve this hearty dish with tortillas and sometimes rice. —Adrienne Spenrath, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without optional ingredients): 275 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 11/30 Chipotle Chili Dogs 7 Reviews Test Kitchen

I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota

Approved Chipotle Chili Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Long live childhood favorites! I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota. The medium spice level means that people of all ages love the flavors. —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 420 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1096mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 12/30 Conga Lime Pork 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Conga Lime Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dinner guests won’t be too shy to get in line when this yummy chipotle pork moves to the buffet table. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup pork mixture with 1 muffin and 1/2 cup slaw: 514 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 13/30 Chimichurri Steak 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri

Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled meat, poultry or fish. —Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 336 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 14/30 Chiles Rellenos Grilled Chicken Tacos 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chiles Rellenos Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant makes awesome

charred tacos that are a lot like these

charred tacos that are a lot like these. Their marinade recipe’s a secret, so I invented my own. Light the coals and have them anytime. —Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 525 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 931mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 15/30 Pulled Pork Sliders 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of our favorite pulled pork recipes combines the heat of chipotle peppers

with a cool tropical coleslaw

with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make these sliders a big hit with guests. —Kadija Bridgewater, Boca Raton, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 265 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 16/30 Slow-Cooker Barbacoa 45 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Barbacoa Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband adores this slow-cooker barbacoa simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin. He would eat it one a

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