FAVORITE CHILI

My favorite chili! Makes a huge pot and goes really well with cornbread or over a baked potato! So filling and yummy!

You might not expect that cocoa powder would taste good in chili, but trust me, it does! It adds such an awesome depth of flavor and it’s absolutely delicious! 

I make this chili every Halloween and we love to eat the leftovers the next day too. If you’re not into leftovers, feel free to half this recipe. 

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Favorite Chili

My favorite chili! Makes a huge pot and goes really well with cornbread or over a baked potato! So filling and yummy!

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Course: Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 sweet bell pepper diced
• 3 cans diced tomatoes drained
• 3 cans beans(I use pinto, kidney, black) drained
• 6 cups broth (chicken or beef)
• 1 4 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tablespoons chili powder
• 2 Tablespoons cumin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 bay leaes (optional)

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Instructions

• In a hot, large soup pot, cook beef, onion, and bell pepper, stirring constantly until veggies are soft and meat is browned. 
• Add all remaining ingredients. Mix well, then simmer on medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 45 minutes or until chili has reduced in volume by about 10-20%. 
• Serve hot with sour cream, cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, or with cornbread or a baked potato.

Notes

Note: This chili actually tastes better the second day!