Essential to Mexican cuisine like salsas, moles, and tacos, chipotle chile peppers are ripe red jalapeños that have been smoke-dried. Chipotle livens up your chili, tomato soup, meatloaf, filling for tacos, and rice and beans. Give your seasoning rubs for grilled steak, roast chicken, and chicken wings a smoky kick. Add some heat to homemade or store-bought sauces and condiments. With a slightly sweet flavor, chipotle also pairs well with chocolate in desserts.