Description
This Chocolate Chipotle Chili is a unique blend of rich dark chocolate and smoky chipotle peppers, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Perfect for cozy nights or game-day gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its easy preparation and customizable options, it’s destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; saut? until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices.
- Mix in the chopped chipotle peppers, chili powder, and cumin.
- Fold in kidney beans and dark chocolate until melted.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer partially covered for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg