Chocolate Chili with Beef & Beans
Rich and complex in flavor this is a very easy chili recipe to make.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 15.5 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.5 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups beef broth (or water)
Spice Blend
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground fennel
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine all the dry spices, cocoa powder, and brown sugar before cooking. This makes it easy to incorporate them evenly into the chili.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains—season with salt and pepper (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped onions and carrots, cooking for 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and jalapeños, cooking for another minute. Season again with salt and pepper.
- Stir in all the spice blend. Let them toast for about 30 seconds to bring out their full aroma.
- Add the beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, beef broth (or water), and chocolate chips. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for an hour.
- Spoon into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, or a handful of fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal
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