BEEFY CHIPOTLE-COCOA CHILI

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It has been so freezing lately, so I've been cooking a lot of stews, curries and chilis. I came up with this one to use up some ingredients. I thought it was tasty, warming and a meal in itself.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained & rinsed
2 -3 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 -3 chipotle peppers, seeded & minced
2 cups water
1 yellow squash or 1 zucchini, halved & chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
6 -8 epazote leaves, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
  • To the pot, add all other ingredients except for last three (squash/zucchini, cilantro and epazote leaves). Be sure to include the can liquid when adding the black beans- it's yummy.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then decrease heat to very low & simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours. Try to mix the chili every 15-30 minutes, especially near the end of the cooking time. Adjust for seasoning near the end as well.
  • Add the squash/zucchini, stir and cook for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through. When done, remove from heat, then stir in the cilantro and epazote leaves.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and top with yummy things like queso fresco, cotija cheese or Mexican crema.

Priese Rollins
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This chili is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Ricky Aleman
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too spicy.


Rana Shakh
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This chili is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Onyedikachi Emmanuel
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I love this chili! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Scott Roberson
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This chili is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Semugela Carlos
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too spicy.


cfmgaming
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This chili is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaimes 1981
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I love this chili! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Peter Rifaat Fahmy Azer
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This chili is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Doreen Reeny
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I made this chili for my family last night and they loved it! It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Sweetie Puppy
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This chili is amazing! The flavors are so complex and it's the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Portia Atteh
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Adesola Olokunboro
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This is the best chili I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and it's the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Naledi Mashale
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too spicy. It's perfect for people who like a little bit of heat but don't want to be overwhelmed by it.


Jane Tharratt
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This chili is amazing! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I love the combination of beef, chipotle, and cocoa. It's definitely a keeper!