Chili With Cocoa And Salsa Recipe

Name: Chili With Cocoa And Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, mashed; 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped or 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree; 1/2 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 28 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, mashed
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped or 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup salsa
2 tablespoons cocoa
28 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained

1
Slice sausages into about 6 pieces each, place in 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven and saute until well browned.
2
Remove to a mixing bowl and add ground beef to pot and brown.
3
Remove to mixing bowl.
4
Drain fat from pot and add olive oil.
5
Add onions and cook over medium-low heat until they are translucent.
6
Add garlic and cook another minute or two, or until the garlic is fragrant.
7
Return sausage and ground meat to pot.
8
Add jalapenos, salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, salsa and cocoa.
9
Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
10
Adjust seasoning to taste.
11
Add kidney beans, cover again and cook 30 minutes.

1073

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili With Cocoa And Salsa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili With Cocoa And Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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