Don't be afraid of the spices here. It's warm spice rather than hot & spicy! The cocoa powder gives it an added dimension of flavor and it's a delicious hearty chili. Enjoy!
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Smokey Chipotle Chili
I love all types of chili and this Smokey Chipotle Chili is a favorite (all chili is a favorite for me right?) Love the new flavors this introduces, I bet you will too!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb . ground beef
- 6 oz . chorizo
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 chipotle pepper with juice minced
- 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes
- 4 15 15 oz cans beans; mix it up and use your favorites - kidney black beans, pinto and chili, etc. - do not drain
- Spices - mix all spices together a in small bowl set aside
- 1 tablespoon dry yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, & the onions. Saute the onions until soft, stirring occasionally about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, saute about 30 seconds until it just becomes fragrant. Add the ground beef, chorizo & chipotle pepper and saute until the meat is browned.
- Add the spices to the meat mixture and toast the spices for two minutes, stirring them frequently. Toasting the spices will enhance their flavor.
- Add the tomatoes and the beans and bring the pot to a boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
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Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 10.9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg
Lois says
I made this last week and it was so good. Easy to do and so tasty. We loved it.
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful, thank you Lois for letting me know. Have a fabulous day!!