Chili Recipe
servings
My best Chili Recipe highlights layers of flavors, including a surprise ingredient you might not have considered before—cocoa powder, making it especially savory and adding a richness to it as well.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes can use Rotel Tomatoes with chiles for additional flavor.
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 15 ounces kidney beans NOT drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, pour the olive oil. Add the one chopped onion, and 2 cloves of minced garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pound of ground beef and cook until completely browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix well, breaking up the stewed tomatoes as you stir. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add the 15 ounce can of kidney beans with the liquid and stir to completely combine. Cook for an additional 20 minutes, uncovered, again stirring occasionally.
- Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, tortilla chips, Fritos, and green onions for topping.
Notes
- Feel free to use more or less of the spices to adjust it to your taste.
- The unsweetened cocoa powder may seem like an odd ingredient and you may be tempted to omit it, but trust me, it works! It adds a great depth to the chili's flavor, making it one of the best I've ever had.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 1308mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1442IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 9mg