Savory Chocolate Chili Recipe

Name: Savory Chocolate Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup corn kernel; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 6 tablespoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste; 1 (4 ounce) chocolate candy bars (bittersweet or semi-sweet, to taste); hot sauce, such as Tabasco (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional); fresh cilantro (to garnish) (optional); sour cream (to garnish) (optional); grated cheese (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 onions, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup corn kernel
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste
1 (4 ounce) chocolate candy bars (bittersweet or semi-sweet, to taste)
hot sauce, such as Tabasco (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
fresh cilantro (to garnish) (optional)
sour cream (to garnish) (optional)
grated cheese (to garnish) (optional)

1
In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the beef, onions, bell pepper, and garlic; stir and cook until vegetables begin to soften.
2
Add the spices, corn, black beans, diced tomato and tomato paste.
3
Cook at medium-low temperature, uncovered, until excess liquid from tomatoes reduces, about an hour.
4
Finely chop chocolate and add to chili.
5
Cover, reduce heat to low and let sit another twenty minutes.
6
Adjust seasoning to taste.
7
NOTE: The flavor is quite different whether you use bittersweet chocolate, like 70% chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate.
8
If you are unsure of what you would prefer, I suggest using bittersweet chocolate and then adding sugar if you find the chocolate flavor too strong.

1092

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Savory 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.

Savory Chocolate Chili

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