Cocoa Chili Recipe

Name: Cocoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 can tomatoes; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 4 pounds ground beef, lean; 2 cups onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 4 each bay leaves; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped; 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 can tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato juice
5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
4 pounds ground beef, lean
2 cups onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
4 each bay leaves
4 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons cumin ground
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

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In an 8-qt.
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saucepan or kettle, combine water, undrained tomatoes and tomato juice; begin cooking over medium heat.
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Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt shortening : add beef and onion.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned; immediately add beef and onion to tomato mixture.
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Add garlic, bay leaves, chili powder, co coa, oregano, cumin, sugar, salt and cayenne.
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Heat to boiling.
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Reduce heat; simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
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Add additional water if chili gets too thick during co oking.
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About 30 minutes before chili is done, add cilantro.
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Mix flour with 1/ 3 cup water; add to chili.
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Continue to cook, stirring constantly.

1406

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 can tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato juice, 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cocoa Chili

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