"The genius chili features all the flavors of mole and a special technique of heavy cream-marinated ground beef. A recipe with layers of flavor & better texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound (450 g) dry red beans
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1 dried ancho chile
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1 pound (0.5 kg) ground beef
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
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Olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, grated
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1/8 cup (15 g) cocoa powder
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1/2 tablespoon (5 g) coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
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1 tablespoon (10 g) masa harina (see Note)
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Salt
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1 bay leaf
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1 smoked ham hock (see Note)
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4 plum tomatoes, chopped (feel free to use canned whole peeled, chopped)
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2 small Jamaica or Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped (see Note)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 quart (950 ml) beef broth
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1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt
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1 bar dark chocolate