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

Nantume Harriet
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This chili was just okay. I found the flavor to be a bit bland.


Juan Carlos Rodriguez Cruz
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hamza Sheikh
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I love this chili! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Md Rifhan Khan
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This chili is delicious! The chorizo and chocolate give it a unique and flavorful taste. I highly recommend it.


Sani Student
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner.


Amine Aminou
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This chili is the best! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.


Mirwani
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I added a can of black beans to this chili and it was delicious!


Masu Masud
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I made this chili with ground beef instead of chorizo and it turned out great!


Ogunsola Oluwatobi
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Kristen Coin
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I thought this chili was just average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


T Lewis
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I didn't like this chili at all. The chocolate flavor was too overpowering.


Pro Id
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This chili was just okay. I found the flavor to be a bit bland.


Raymundo Miranda
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Shivany Shiva
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I love this chili! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Said Azeem
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This chili is delicious! The chorizo and chocolate give it a unique and flavorful taste. I highly recommend it.


Mian Kamran Jahangir
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner.


Dora Gyamfi
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was the perfect amount of spicy.


Rashad Molla
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This chili was a hit with my family! The chorizo added a nice smoky flavor and the chocolate gave it a rich, complex flavor. I will definitely be making this again.