Chili with a Delicious Twist
Warm up your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful recipe for *Chili with a Delicious Twist*! This classic comfort food gets a gourmet upgrade with the addition of rich, unsweetened cocoa powder or dark chocolate chips, creating a subtly velvety depth that sets it apart from traditional chili recipes. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender ground beef (or turkey for a leaner option), vibrant bell peppers, protein-rich kidney and black beans, and a fragrant blend of chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Simmered to perfection in a savory tomato-broth base, this easy chili recipe is ready in under an hour and perfect for a cozy family meal, game day, or a make-ahead option for busy weeknights. Top it off with shredded cheese, diced avocado, or a bright squeeze of lime, and savor every delicious spoonful. Try this one-pot wonder today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole yellow onion, diced
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 whole bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder or dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pot.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, and beef broth to the pot. Stir everything to combine.
Season the chili with chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the spices evenly.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder or dark chocolate chips. Allow it to melt and blend into the chili, giving it a rich, velvety flavor.
Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed.
Serve hot with your choice of optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 982 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
