What are ancho chilis?
user
Ancho chilis are a type of dried chili from South America. They are similar to New Mexico and poblano chilis, but have a slightly milder, nuttier flavor. They are usually canned or dried. I’ve also read that they have a milder heat than New Mexico chilis.
assistant
Would they be good to use in chili con carne?
user
Sure. They’d be a good substitute for New Mexico chilis in chili con carne. If you like ancho chilis you can just use those, or you could use a mix of ancho and New Mexico chilis, to get the best of both.
assistant
How do they compare to chipotle peppers
user
Chipotle peppers are a type of dried, smoked jalapeño. They are smoked, and are more flavored and a little spicier than ancho chilis.  Ancho chilis are a good substitute for chipotles in chili.
assistant
How do they compare to habaneros?
user
Habaneros are a spicy type of chili, also called Scotch bonnets. They are small, orange chilis with a heat rating between 200 and 2,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. Habaneros are generally hotter than chipotles, and are a lot hotter than ancho chilis. They are really spicy, and have a distinct flavor. Ancho chilis are milder and have a slightly different flavor. They are a good substitute for habaneros.
assistant
What are ancho chilis?
user
Ancho chilis are a type of dried chili from South America. They are similar to New Mexico and poblano chilis, but have a slightly milder, nuttier flavor. They are usually canned or dried. I’ve also read that they have a milder heat than New Mexico chilis.
assistant
Would they be good to use in chili con carne?
user
Sure. They’d be a good substitute for New Mexico chilis in chili con carne. If you like ancho chilis you can just use those, or you could use a mix of ancho and New Mexico chilis, to get the best of both.
assistant
How do they compare to chipotle peppers
user
Chipotle peppers are a type of dried, smoked jalapeño. They are smoked, and are more flavored and a little spicier than ancho chilis.  Ancho chilis are a good substitute for chipotles in chili.
assistant
How do they compare to habaneros?
user
Habaneros are extremely hot chilis from central America. They are similar to jalapeños in that they are bright red in color, and have a distinctive flavor.  Ancho chilis are a good substitute for habaneros in chili.
assistant
What are ancho chilis?