Best 5 Chorizo Cocoa Chili Recipes

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Attention, food adventurers and chili enthusiasts! Embark on a culinary expedition with our tantalizing Chorizo Cocoa Chili recipe, a harmonious blend of bold, smoky flavors and a hint of unexpected sweetness. This delectable dish, artfully crafted with a symphony of spices, juicy chorizo, tender beans, and the intriguing addition of cocoa powder, promises an explosion of flavors that will captivate your taste buds.

But that's not all! Our comprehensive guide also unveils an array of other chili recipes, each with its own distinct personality. From the classic Homestyle Chili, a comforting and hearty staple, to the adventurous Thai Chili, an exotic fusion of Eastern flavors, our collection caters to every palate and preference. Vegan and vegetarian chili lovers won't be left behind, as we present delectable plant-based variations that deliver on both taste and nutritional value.

So, prepare your taste buds for a thrilling culinary journey as we delve into the depths of chili's versatility. Whether you seek a traditional, spicy kick, an international flavor fusion, or a meatless masterpiece, our diverse selection of recipes has something extraordinary in store for you. Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHORIZO CHILI



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I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild for my family but add Tabasco sauce to spice up my bowl. -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve with avocado, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHILI WITH CHORIZO AND CHOCOLATE



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The smokiness of the bacon and liquid smoke complements the spiciness of the chorizo and sweetness of the chocolate in this chili. Just like any other chili, this is better the next day. Serve with a dollop of cilantro sour cream or some chocolate shavings.

Provided by Caroline McNabb

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, chopped
2 pounds chorizo sausage, chopped
3 pounds ground sirloin
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 medium onions, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
3 teaspoons garlic juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon in the hot pot until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set bacon aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add chorizo; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and add jalapenos, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 2 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1511.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHORIZO CHILI



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I was going to attempt a chili recipe I got from a friend and discovered I had none of the ingredients. I already had my meats thawed and was set on chili for dinner, so I took what I had in my pantry and went with it. It's a big hit in my house now.

Provided by Mary Nace

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces chorizo sausage
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can prepared chili
1 (14 ounce) can butter beans
¾ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash® Chipotle seasoning)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir ground beef and chorizo sausage into onion mixture; cook, breaking meat apart while stirring, until no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix ground beef-chorizo mixture, diced tomatoes, chili, butter beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, chipotle seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until flavors have blended, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1192.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CHORIZO COCOA CHILI



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This is very good as is, with or without beans, with chicken or pork or beef... it is a great way to use up some leftovers too... We make it thick or thin and enjoy it always... but if you don't like chorizo, then don't make it with chorizo... I don't care for beef chorizo but love the pork. Tonight.. we had it nacho style on a...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Chili

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 stick celery (chopped small)
2 large onions (chopped)
1 each: green and red bell peppers (minced)
1 qt water or broth
4 pt frozen, home canned (or 4 store bought cans of tomatoes)
1 can(s) (12 - ounces) tomato paste
1 c fresh cilantro (including stems) (minced)
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp each: chili powder, ground cumin,
1 tsp each: garlic powder, ground red pepper, black pepper
6 clove fresh garlic (minced fine)
1 large lime (zest and juice)
1 c cilantro, fresh (including stems) minced fine
CHORIZO MEATBALLS
2 tubes pork chorizo
1 large onion (minced small)
1 bell pepper (minced small)
1 1/2 sleeves of crackers (crumbed)
3 eggs
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
tortilla chips (put on bottom of bowl when serving)
1 can(s) each: garbonzo beans, black beans, chili beans, kidney beans
1 can(s) whole kernel corn (drained)

Steps:

  • 1. Bring quart of water to a boil in a very large pot. Add celery. Add onions and peppers. Add tomatoes (not the tomato paste). Cook for 10 minutes before adding remaining ingredients. Turn down the heat and simmer.
  • 2. While soup is simmering, make your meatballs. Mix all ingredients together. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet. Pinch off about a teaspoon (or bigger if you like) of the meat mixture and put it in the skillet. Cook on Medium - Medium High heat. The "meatballs" aren't going to be round like the usual meatball, they will even flatten out a bit after you start cooking them. Be sure not to cook too fast, as they will burn, turn heat down as needed. The meatballs caramelize a bit.
  • 3. Sometimes I add the beans and corn and sometimes I don't. It is good either way. When you add the beans and corn, you get a richer chili (my favorite). My daughter prefers it without beans sometimes. Adding these ingredient bump up the volume of the soup too... more servings!
  • 4. Optional: Put tortilla or nacho chips in the bottom of each bowl and ladle the soup on top.

SMOKY CHORIZO CHILI



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh chorizo, removed from casings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, chopped, plus more for topping
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Two 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
Parsley leaves, pickled jalapeno rings, grated Cheddar and sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Crumble in the chorizo. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the chorizo with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the red onion and bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, ancho powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Cook and stir to coat the meat and vegetables in the spices, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, beef broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then stir in the black beans and butternut squash. Simmer, uncovered, until the chili is thick and flavorful and the veggies are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve the chili with bowls of the toppings on the side for passing at the table.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chorizo: Look for a chorizo that is made with fresh, flavorful pork and spices. Avoid chorizos that are overly processed or contain fillers.
  • Cook the chorizo properly: Chorizo should be cooked until it is slightly crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Overcooking will make the chorizo tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans, but you can use any combination of beans that you like. Just be sure to use dried beans that have been soaked overnight or quick-soaked according to the package directions.
  • Add cocoa powder early: The cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolatey flavor to the chili. Be sure to add it early in the cooking process so that it has time to meld with the other ingredients.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: The beef broth is an important part of the flavor base for the chili. Use a broth that is made with real beef bones and vegetables.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chorizo cocoa chili include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This chorizo cocoa chili is a delicious and unique twist on a classic dish. The chorizo adds a smoky, spicy flavor, while the cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolatey flavor. The chili is also packed with beans, vegetables, and beef broth, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or a party, this chili is sure to be a hit.

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