Chocolate Chili

"From Ortega's Mexican Fiesta booklet found on an end-cap at the supermarket. If I use mild taco seasoning and mild salsa my husband will eat bowls and bowl of this and for a man that hates chili this is saying a lot. Feel free to spice it up! Garnish this hearty dish with crumbled taco shells, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro and diced fresh tomatoes. Yum!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are tender, just about 3 minutes. Add chiles, taco seasoning mix and ground beef. Cook beef, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Add tomatoes, cinnamon, water, salsa, chocolate chips and almonds. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Stir every 10-15 minutes to combine the flavors. Add beans and heat an additional 15 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. Wow, what a delicious chili! The chocolate gives it a rich deep flavor. I used turkey in this, less oil and cinnamon and broth instead of water. I made a half recipe but used the full can of beans. Topped with Greek yogurt; it was very very yummy!
     
  2. I made this for a Mexican Fiesta Party as a dip.. People couldn't get enough of it. Had to use a slotted spoon to reduce the liquid, but otherwise was perfect.
     
  3. For some reason or other it seems like I've had a chocolate chili somewhere some time ago, but I'm not sure! Anyway, trying this recipe was pure delight ~ I enjoyed making it as much as we did eating it! The combo of flavors is really nice! Thanks for sharing a great recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the I Recommend tag]
     
  4. Simply wonderful, quite a surprize! Not sweet at all, despite the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Used Chi Chi's medium salsa, "Thick and Chunky". Added to dry spices: chile powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder; added as suggested garnish: white corn tortilla chips, tortillas chips with "hint of jalapeno", shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Thanks for sharing, Julie, DH has asked for this again. Made as "Slice of Lime Babe' KateL of the Bodacious Brickhouse Babes for ZWT5.
     
  5. This is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Smelling it cooking will drive you wild.
     
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  1. Wow, what a delicious chili! The chocolate gives it a rich deep flavor. I used turkey in this, less oil and cinnamon and broth instead of water. I made a half recipe but used the full can of beans. Topped with Greek yogurt; it was very very yummy!
     

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