SPICY VEGETARIAN CHOCOLATE CHILI (CROCK POT - IF DESIRED)

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This is a slightly sweet, yet pretty spicy chili that is sure to please even the non-vegetarian chili lover! I challenge anyone who says "EWWWW! Chocolate and Chili??" to try this! It is delicious! You can make it not so spicy by using cutting back chilies. To crock pot you can make the chili a day or two in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to start the crock pot. You can make serving this more fun, by buying individual sized bread bowls or large crusty French rolls. Cut out wedge along top of the bread, hollow out the middle; put bread on a plate and spoon in the chili. Top with desired toppings and serve.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained (petite is best)
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin with seeds, stems removed
3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (may substitute water)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can canned pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into large chunks
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
chopped onion

Steps:

  • Cook the onions in the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the onions with the cumin, oregano, cinnamon, coriander, chili powder, pepper, salt, and garlic and stir. Cook - stirring constantly to make sure the spices don't stick and burn - for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and jalapenos, and chipotle peppers and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan and incorporating the bits into the sauce.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and beer (or water) until smooth.
  • Lower the heat, cover and let simmer, for 45 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans, and lime juice and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Add chocolate and stir until melted.
  • Serve immediately if desired but to enhance the flavor store in the refrigerator up to 3 days, transfer to a crockpot and cook on low for up to 4 hours (or just reheat if desired). If cooking in the crock pot longer than 4 hours, add 1/2 cup water prior to cooking and stir well.
  • Ladle into a bowl and serve with desired toppings.

NEP GAMING
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The chocolate adds a nice touch of sweetness and the spice level is just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Charbel Mghames
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This chili is delicious and easy to make. I love the unique flavor that the chocolate adds. I will definitely be making this again.


Ilina
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover chocolate. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Vittorio Vitale
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate in savory dishes, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this chili. The chocolate adds a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Fg Ggg
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This chili is delicious and easy to make. I love the unique flavor that the chocolate adds. I will definitely be making this again.


Jomana Salim
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I like to serve it with cornbread or tortillas.


Hasnain Ali shah
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The chocolate adds a nice touch of sweetness and the spice level is just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharlene Corner
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this chili. The chocolate adds a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Stella Snow
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This chili is delicious! The chocolate adds a really nice depth of flavor. I also love the fact that it's vegetarian, so I can feel good about eating it. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamal Ahomod
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I like to add a bit of extra chocolate and spice to mine. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Daniel Laryea
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this chili. The chocolate adds a really nice flavor and the spice level is perfect. I served it with cornbread and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Hazrat Saleem
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This is the best vegetarian chili I've ever had! The chocolate adds a really nice touch and the spice level is just right. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fazira Shana
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the spice level was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Maie Phillips
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This chili is amazing! The chocolate adds a really nice richness and depth of flavor. I also love the spice level - it's not too hot, but it's definitely got a kick. I served it with cornbread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Jonathan Javier Guzman
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I was a bit skeptical about the chocolate in this chili, but I'm so glad I tried it! It really does add a delicious and unique flavor. I used dark chocolate and it was perfect - not too sweet, but just enough to balance out the heat from the chili pe


Dylan Bevan
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I've made this chili twice now and it's become a new favorite in our house. It's so easy to throw together in the crock pot and it always comes out perfect. The chocolate adds a really nice depth of flavor and the spice level is just right. I like to


Francisca Maloku
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This spicy vegetarian chocolate chili was a surprisingly delicious and unique dish. The chocolate added a subtle sweetness and richness that balanced out the heat from the chili peppers. I served it over brown rice and topped it with avocado and sour