Chocolate Chili
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 seeded and minced jalapeño peppers
- 2 (15 oz) cans undrained ranch-style beans
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 (15 oz) cans drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
Directions
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add the onions, chili powder and cumin, and stir together. Add the cocoa, garlic and jalapeños, mix together and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add in the ranch-style beans, cayenne pepper and oregano, and cook for another minute. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese and chives if desired.
