30-Minute Loaded Chocolate Chili

Name: 30-Minute Loaded Chocolate Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (80 to 90% lean); 1 large/extra-large sweet Vidalia onion, diced small; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, if desired or necessary if your beef is very lean; 4 to 5 garlic cloves, finely pressed or minced; one 15-ounce can black beans (I used no-salt added), drained and rinsed; one 15-ounce can red kidney beans (I used low-salt), drained and rinsed; one 14.5-ounce can petite diced fire-roasted tomatoes (regular petite diced tomatoes may be substituted); one 6-ounce can tomato paste; two 4-ounce cans fire-roasted diced green chiles (regular diced green chiles may be substituted; and/or reduce to 1 can for less spiciness); 1 to 2 cups water, chicken or vegetable broth, or as desired; 1 to 1.5 tablespoons chili powder (I used 1.5); 1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder OR 1 ounce unsweetened dark chocolate; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted); 2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt, or taste (see step 3. below); 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste; 3 to 5 cinnamon sticks; 2 to 4 bay leaves; 1/2 cup Fisher Walnut Halves and Pieces, plus more for garnishing if desired; 1 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar (light or dark), optional and to taste; 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, optional and to taste; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, optional but recommended (red wine vinegar or your favorite vinegar may be substituted); sour cream or Greek yogurt, optional for garnishing

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

If you're looking for a unique spin on classic chili, try this EASY and DELICIOUS chocolate chili recipe made with cocoa powder and cinnamon! Hearty comfort food that's on the healthier side and perfect for chilly weather!!

Updated at: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:35:43 GMT