Chili with Cocoa and Salsa
Elevate your chili game with this bold and flavorful recipe for Chili with Cocoa and Salsa! This hearty, protein-packed dish combines classic chili ingredients like ground beef or turkey, black beans, and kidney beans with an unexpected twist—rich, unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of cinnamon for a deep, smoky flavor profile. Fresh salsa is stirred in at the end, adding a vibrant, tangy kick and a bright contrast to the warm spices of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Perfect for cozy nights or crowd-pleasing dinners, this one-pot wonder is ready in just one hour and is ideal for meal prepping or serving with your favorite toppings. Delicious, aromatic, and easy to make, this chili recipe is a must-try fusion of comforting classics and creative ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and broth.
Add the tomato paste, cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the fresh salsa and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 6714 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.9 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 138.3 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 36.8 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 5738 mg | 122% | |
*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.
