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chocolate chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Connee Conehead
Baltimore, MD

My husband's recipe. He adds unsweetened chocolate to give the chili a great richness.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chocolate chili

  • 2 lb
    ground beef, pork or turkey
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb
    mushrooms, chopped
  • 1
    each of red, yellow and orange bell pepper, sliced or diced
  • 1 lg
    red onion, sliced
  • 2 can
    14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 can
    15.15.5 oz. dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 can
    15.5 oz. light red kidney beans, undrained
  • 2 oz
    (2 squares) unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 c
    chili powder
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    parsley flakes
  • 1/4 c
    ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground mustard
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1
    dash or two of tabasco sauce (or to taste)

How To Make chocolate chili

  • 1
    In large skillet, over medium heat, cook meat until browned, stirring often. Drain well; set aside.
  • 2
    Add butter to large stockpot. Turn heat to low-medium.
  • 3
    Add garlic, mushrooms, onion and bell peppers; cook until translucent, stirring constantly, about 5 min.
  • 4
    Add reserved meat to stockpot, folding in gently.
  • 5
    Add remaining ingredients, in order given, stirring well after each addition.
  • 6
    Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, uncovered for at least 1 hour (I like to leave it on the stove and simmer for several hours.) Stir occasionally.
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