Tall, Dark, And Rich Chili Recipe

Name: Tall, Dark, And Rich Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1 spicy sausage, chopped (chorizo, Italian, any will do); 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 4 tablespoons dried chipotle powder; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon asian hot sauce (optional); 2 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not use chips); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with added puree; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 1 (12 ounce) bottle of chocolate stout beer (any dark beer will do); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 spicy sausage, chopped (chorizo, Italian, any will do)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 tablespoons dried chipotle powder
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon asian hot sauce (optional)
2 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not use chips)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with added puree
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle of chocolate stout beer (any dark beer will do)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

1
Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2
Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
3
Add ground beef, ground pork, and sausage.
4
Saute, while breaking up the meats, for about 5 minutes.
5
Drain fat.
6
Add cumin, chipotle powder, crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon.
7
Stir 2 minutes.
8
Add Asian hot sauce (if using), semi-sweet chocolate, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, and tomato paste.
9
Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10
(Can use a crockpot) Chili can be prepared 2 days ahead (it actually tastes better when prepared at least one day in advance).
11
Add black beans and simmer 5 minutes before serving.

1319

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Fat

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 8 cloves garlic, minced, 2 lbs ground beef, and more.

Yes, Tall, Dark, And Rich 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tall, Dark, And Rich Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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