Not Your Usual Chile (Mole Based) Recipe

Name: Not Your Usual Chile (Mole Based)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 chopped onion; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 ounce) candrained black beans; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste); 1 -2 hot sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cups coffee

Servings: persons

1
Brown hamburger in stock pot.
2
Add garlic and onions and cook until translucent.
3
Stir in cocoa, cumin, hot sauce and salt and stir until well dispersed.
4
Add tomato sauce and beans and mix thoroughly.
5
Add coffee.
6
To cut bitterness of coffee, add 1 T of sugar or more depending on how strong you make your coffee.
7
Check flavor of chili.
8
I like mine spicy, so I usually forgo measuring and just dump in as much cumin as possible.
9
Makes a very meaty, manly chili.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 lb ground beef, 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Not Your Usual Chile (Mole Based) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Usual Chile (Mole Based)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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