Best 2 Chocolate Stout Chili Recipes

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary symphony that blends the richness of chocolate with the robust flavors of stout beer in a harmonious dish: chocolate stout chili. This innovative recipe combines the unexpected flavors of dark chocolate and malty stout to create a savory and satisfying chili that will leave you craving more.

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CHOCOLATE STOUT CHILI

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We added beer, chocolate and coffee to enhance the rich flavors of our hearty ground beef chili. Perfect for game day!

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 to 1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, if desired
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 bottle or can (12 oz) stout beer
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature)
2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
Corn chips
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Lime slices or wedges

Steps:

In small bowl, mix brown sugar, chile pepper powder, cinnamon and cumin; set aside.
In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. Add spice mixture; stir until blended.
Stir in tomatoes, beans, 1 cup of the beer, the coffee and chocolate. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 15 to 30 minutes until chili is desired thickness. Add some or all of the remaining 1/2 cup beer, if necessary. Check seasoning and heat level; adjust to taste.
Serve chili with corn chips, cheese, sour cream and limes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHOCOLATE STOUT CHILI

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Categories Soup/Stew Beef Stew Low Carb Quick & Easy Tailgating

Yield 8 heaping bowls

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

olive oil
1 large sweet (Vidalia) onion, diced
2 lbs. chuck steak or stew meat, in 1/2 in. cubes
2 lbs. ground chorizo
6 links Italian sausage, sliced into coins
1 large can tomatoes, crushed or diced
1 can chipotle-flavored refried beans
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 bottle beer (stout, porter)
4 squares good quality unsweetened chocolate
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 or 3 dried chili peppers (Ancho, Guajillo), soaked in hot tap water and processed to a paste
Spice blend:
2 tablespoons chili powder (ancho, chipotle or a mix), or more to taste
2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

Saute diced onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil in Dutch oven; add spice blend 1 tablespoon at a time as the onion cooks, stirring to combine. As the onion cooks, brown ground chuck, ground chorizo and Italian sausage coins, in batches, in cast iron frying pan in small amount of olive oil. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned meats to the onion mixture, draining as much oil as possible. Add the tomatoes, refried beans, coffee, beer, chocolate, brown sugar and chili pepper paste to the pot, stirring to combine. Check for seasoning and hotness, adding more spice blend to taste. Serve with sliced lime wedges, sour cream, chopped onions and green peppers, shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, and other toppings of your choice.

Tips:

Use a good quality chocolate stout. This will give your chili a rich, complex flavor.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chocolate. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and even white chocolate can all be used to make delicious chili.
Add a little bit of coffee to your chili. This will help to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Serve your chili with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. This will help to balance out the heat of the chili.
Garnish your chili with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Chocolate stout chili is a unique and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover stout. So next time you have a bottle of stout on hand, give this chili a try. You won't be disappointed!