Best 10 Chili With Chorizo And Chocolate Recipes

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Preparing a hearty, flavorful chili with chorizo and chocolate can be a delightful culinary experience. This combination of spicy chorizo, rich chocolate, and aromatic spices creates a tantalizing dish that is both comforting and exciting. Let's embark on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for chili with chorizo and chocolate, exploring different takes on this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI WITH CHORIZO AND CHOCOLATE



Chili with Chorizo and Chocolate image

The smokiness of the bacon and liquid smoke complements the spiciness of the chorizo and sweetness of the chocolate in this chili. Just like any other chili, this is better the next day. Serve with a dollop of cilantro sour cream or some chocolate shavings.

Provided by Caroline McNabb

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, chopped
2 pounds chorizo sausage, chopped
3 pounds ground sirloin
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 medium onions, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
3 teaspoons garlic juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon in the hot pot until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set bacon aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add chorizo; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and add jalapenos, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 2 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1511.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

TURKEY AND CHORIZO CHILI



Turkey and Chorizo Chili image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces Mexican or Spanish chorizo, casing removed and crumbled or chopped
1 1/4 pound ground turkey
Black pepper
1 large ear corn, scraped from the cob, cob reserved and broken in half
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce, using peppers and sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large or medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 14-ounce can red or black beans
A handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime
Crushed corn chips, such as Fritos, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and brown. Add the turkey and break up with a potato masher, then season with some black pepper. When the turkey is browned, add in the corn.
  • Place the reserved corncob in a small pot and add the stock and a little water to cover. Bring to a bubble and simmer.
  • To the meat and corn, add the chipotle puree, stirring until fragrant. Add the cinnamon, garlic and onions, and partially cover to soften, 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the cob from the corn stock, then add the stock and beans to the chili, and stir to combine. Cool and store the chili for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat, adding a little more stock or water if necessary.
  • To serve, top with cilantro and the juice of a wedge of lime and some crushed corn chips.

SMOKY CHORIZO CHILI



Smoky Chorizo Chili image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh chorizo, removed from casings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, chopped, plus more for topping
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Two 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
Parsley leaves, pickled jalapeno rings, grated Cheddar and sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Crumble in the chorizo. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the chorizo with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the red onion and bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, ancho powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Cook and stir to coat the meat and vegetables in the spices, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, beef broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then stir in the black beans and butternut squash. Simmer, uncovered, until the chili is thick and flavorful and the veggies are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve the chili with bowls of the toppings on the side for passing at the table.

CHUNKY CHICKEN AND CHORIZO CHILI



Chunky Chicken and Chorizo Chili image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3/4 pound chorizo, chopped
2 pounds ground chicken
3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palm full
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
1 bottle beer
1 (28-ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
Salt
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups quick cooking polenta
2 tablespoons butter
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a big, deep skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Add chorizo and render its fat, 2 minutes. Push the chorizo off to the sides of the pot and add chicken meat. Brown and crumble the chicken, 5 to 6 minutes. Season the chicken with chili powder and cumin while it cooks. Combine the onions, garlic, peppers and beans to meats and cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Stir the beer into the chili and reduce the liquid a minute then add the tomatoes and heat through. Season the chili with salt, to taste, and reduce heat to low.
  • Bring 6 cups stock to a boil in a medium pot, stir in polenta and keep stirring until the polenta masses and thickens to a porridge, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in butter, scallions and thyme and season with salt, to taste.
  • Fill bowls half way with polenta and make a well in the center. Fill up bowls with chili and serve.

CHILI WITH CORN & CHORIZO



Chili with Corn & Chorizo image

This chili is thick with corn, chorizo and other good things-and it's ready to serve in just 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo
1 onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chili-ready tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) corn, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large saucepan on medium-high heat; drain.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CHILI WITH CHORIZO AND CHOCOLATE



Chili with Chorizo and Chocolate image

The smokiness of the bacon and liquid smoke complements the spiciness of the chorizo and sweetness of the chocolate in this chili. Just like any other chili, this is better the next day. Serve with a dollop of cilantro sour cream or some chocolate shavings.

Provided by Caroline McNabb

Categories     Pork Chili

Time 2h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, chopped
2 pounds chorizo sausage, chopped
3 pounds ground sirloin
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 medium onions, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
3 teaspoons garlic juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon in the hot pot until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set bacon aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add chorizo; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and add jalapenos, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 2 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1511.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHORIZO CHILI



Chorizo Chili image

I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild for my family but add Tabasco sauce to spice up my bowl. -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve with avocado, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHORIZO CHILI



Chorizo Chili image

I was going to attempt a chili recipe I got from a friend and discovered I had none of the ingredients. I already had my meats thawed and was set on chili for dinner, so I took what I had in my pantry and went with it. It's a big hit in my house now.

Provided by Mary Nace

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces chorizo sausage
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can prepared chili
1 (14 ounce) can butter beans
¾ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash® Chipotle seasoning)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir ground beef and chorizo sausage into onion mixture; cook, breaking meat apart while stirring, until no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix ground beef-chorizo mixture, diced tomatoes, chili, butter beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, chipotle seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until flavors have blended, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1192.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CHILI WITH CHORIZO AND CHOCOLATE



Chili with Chorizo and Chocolate image

The smokiness of the bacon and liquid smoke complements the spiciness of the chorizo and sweetness of the chocolate in this chili. Just like any other chili, this is better the next day. Serve with a dollop of cilantro sour cream or some chocolate shavings.

Provided by Caroline McNabb

Categories     Pork Chili

Time 2h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, chopped
2 pounds chorizo sausage, chopped
3 pounds ground sirloin
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 medium onions, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
3 teaspoons garlic juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon in the hot pot until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set bacon aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add chorizo; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and add jalapenos, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 2 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1511.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO CHILI



Chicken and Chorizo Chili image

Easy and delicious chili recipe.

Provided by nschrader

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ pound chorizo sausage, chopped
2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
3 cups chicken stock
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir chorizo in hot oil until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove chorizo using a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is browned and crumbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with chili powder and cumin.
  • Stir chorizo, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, black beans, and white beans into chicken; cook and stir until onion begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour beer into chili; bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1525.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and pork in the chili.
  • Chorizo adds a delicious spicy flavor to the chili. If you don't like spicy food, you can use a mild chorizo or even omit it altogether.
  • Chocolate adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the chili. Use a good-quality dark chocolate for the best results.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans in the chili. Black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans are all good choices.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This chili with chorizo and chocolate is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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