Best 7 Chorizo Cocoa Chili Recipes

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For those looking to tantalize their taste buds with a unique and flavorful dish, chorizo cocoa chili is an absolute must-try. This delectable recipe combines the savory smokiness of chorizo with the rich and complex flavors of cocoa, chili peppers, and spices to create a culinary experience that is both comforting and exciting. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply seeking a hearty and satisfying meal for your family, this chorizo cocoa chili is sure to impress with its bold flavors and enticing aroma.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHORIZO CHILI



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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

CHORIZO CHILI



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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.

CHILI WITH CHORIZO AND CHOCOLATE



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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

SMOKY CHORIZO CHILI



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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.

CHORIZO CHILE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: beef chorizo, olive oil, red bell pepper, small jalapeño, Mccormick® ground cumin, McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, McCormick® Smoked Paprika, McCormick® Onion Powder, all purpose flour, heavy cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, kosher salt, dried cellentani pasta, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, jalapeño

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 oz beef chorizo
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ⅓ cups red bell pepper, diced/small
⅓ cup small jalapeño, diced
1 ¼ teaspoons Mccormick® ground cumin
¾ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon McCormick® Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
45 oz heavy cream
2 ⅓ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 ⅓ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb dried cellentani pasta, cooked according to package instructions
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 teaspoons olive oil
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Make the sauce: Add the beef chorizo to a 2-quart pan over medium heat. Once the chorizo starts to sizzle, stir and scrape the bottom of the pan, breaking the chorizo into smaller pieces, 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer half of the chorizo to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • To the remaining chorizo, add the olive oil, red bell pepper, and jalapeño, and cook for 2 minutes, until softened. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the McCormick® Ground Cumin, McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, McCormick® Smoked Paprika, McCormick® Onion Powder, and flour. Cook for 2 minutes, until the chorizo is cooked through.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the heavy cream, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream begins to simmer. Whisk in the cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses, 1 cup at a time, until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the salt, then cook for 2 minutes more until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add in cooked pasta and stir to coat. Transfer to a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Make the panko crust: Add the panko bread crumbs and olive oil to the bowl with the reserved chorizo and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the pasta, then evenly sprinkle the panko chorizo mixture on top.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Scoop the mac 'n' cheese into bowls and garnish with sliced jalapeño.
  • Enjoy!

EASY SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHORIZO CHILI



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I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild, as that's how my family likes it, then I just add Tabasco sauce to mine. A fun alternative to traditional chili!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can rotel, drained
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3 (3 ounce) chorizo sausage links
salt (optional)
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
6 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a crock pot (slow cooker), mix the beans (with their liquid), salsa, chicken broth, corn, cumin and Rotel tomatoes.
  • Then take the casing off the sausages and break into bite-sized pieces and put into the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Let cool for about 20 minutes, then add salt and Tabasco sauce to taste.
  • Serve in bowls with avocado, a dollop of sour cream and cilantro to garnish on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.4, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 1160.9, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 25.6

COCOA CHILI



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Cocoa in chili? Yes, indeed. It lends a deep, rich flavor to the chili and will leave your guests wondering what the secret ingredient was. This recipe is from the "Betty Crocker Country Favorites" Cookbook.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Onions

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 bowls of chili, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Cook beef, onion and garlic in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except beans, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% will give the chili a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chorizo. You can use Mexican chorizo, Spanish chorizo, or even Portuguese chorizo. Each type of chorizo will give the chili a slightly different flavor.
  • Add some spice to your chili with a variety of peppers. You can use chili peppers, habanero peppers, or even ghost peppers. Just be careful not to add too much spice, or your chili will be inedible.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chorizo cocoa chili is a delicious and unique dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of chocolate and chorizo gives the chili a rich, complex flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chili recipe to try, give chorizo cocoa chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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