Chocolate Chili Recipe

Name: Chocolate Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups yellow onions, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 3-4 cans chopped tomatoes with juice; 3 cups water; 5 tablespoons chili powder (I like chimayo); 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, + more to taste; 1/2 pound dry kidney beans (or 2x32 oz canned); 2-3 tablespoons corn meal; 1-2 tablespoons cumin seed

Servings: persons

4 cups yellow onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3-4 cans chopped tomatoes with juice
3 cups water
5 tablespoons chili powder (I like chimayo)
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1 tablespoon kosher salt, + more to taste
1/2 pound dry kidney beans (or 2x32 oz canned)
2-3 tablespoons corn meal
1-2 tablespoons cumin seed

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If using dry beans, cook them up first so they're ready to add to the rest of your ingredients. Here's a good guide: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/food-guides/beans. Be sure to check out some of the great Food52 bean cooking tips too, like this one: http://food52.com/blog/4634-how-to-cook-dried-beans
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heat up a heavy pan on medium heat (I use cast iron) and toast your cumin seed until fragrant. Remove from heat and cool. Grind.
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In a big pot, brown the beef and pork. Drain fat. Add all ingredients and simmer for a couple of hours, until onions are nice and soft, and flavors meld. Adjust seasonings like salt and cayenne. Best after 1-2 days. With warm cornbread :)

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups yellow onions, chopped, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 pounds lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Chili

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