Beefy Chipotle-Cocoa Chili Recipe

Name: Beefy Chipotle-Cocoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 teaspoons cumin; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, with liquid; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained & rinsed; 2 -3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 2 -3 chipotle peppers, seeded & minced; 2 cups water; 1 yellow squash or 1 zucchini, halved & chopped into bite-size pieces; 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced; 6 -8 epazote leaves, minced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained & rinsed
2 -3 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 -3 chipotle peppers, seeded & minced
2 cups water
1 yellow squash or 1 zucchini, halved & chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
6 -8 epazote leaves, minced (optional)

1
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
2
To the pot, add all other ingredients except for last three (squash/zucchini, cilantro and epazote leaves). Be sure to include the can liquid when adding the black beans- it's yummy.
3
Bring mixture to a boil, then decrease heat to very low & simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours. Try to mix the chili every 15-30 minutes, especially near the end of the cooking time. Adjust for seasoning near the end as well.
4
Add the squash/zucchini, stir and cook for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through. When done, remove from heat, then stir in the cilantro and epazote leaves.
5
Serve with tortilla chips and top with yummy things like queso fresco, cotija cheese or Mexican crema.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Beefy Chipotle-Cocoa Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beefy Chipotle-Cocoa Chili

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