Chocolate Chili

Name: Chocolate Chili
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; Two 15-ounce cans ranch-style beans, undrained; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed; One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes; 4 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; Optional garnishes: Sour cream, shredded cheese, minced chives

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
Two 15-ounce cans ranch-style beans, undrained
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 cups tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
Optional garnishes: Sour cream, shredded cheese, minced chives

Directions

1

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 2 minutes.
2

Next, add the onions, chili powder and cumin, and stir together.
3

Add the cocoa, garlic and jalapenos, mix together and cook for 2 minutes.
4

Next, add in the ranch-style beans, cayenne pepper and oregano, and cook for another minute.
5

Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6

Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese and chives if desired.