CHOCOLATE CHILI CON CARNE
Steps:
- Cut the chuck into ¾-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Season liberally with pepper (about 20 turns of the pepper grinder) and grey salt to taste - remember half of this will come off in the pan. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2 tablespoons chili powder. Mix well and coat the meat with the masa harina (this is a ground hominy flour common to Mexican cuisine and found in the Mexican food sections of many grocery stores). Preheat a cast iron Dutch oven on the stove over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and then the coated meat, spreading it evenly so it covers the bottom of the Dutch oven in 1 layer. Leave it alone, without turning it, so the meat browns and caramelizes. Meanwhile, add the lard. The meat has a lot of moisture in it, so a good amount of steam will come from the pan before it is caramelized. As it browns, slowly turn each piece with tongs. Once all sides are caramelized, remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a cookie sheet to cool, leaving juices in the Dutch oven to saute vegetables. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 minutes over medium heat until they start to caramelize and get soft. Add the jalapenos and allow to cook for 2 more minutes until soft. Add the tomato paste. Some of the same spices as were used on the meat will be used in the sauce. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, the oregano, and 2 heaping tablespoons of the chili powder. Add beer. Stir to incorporate everything. Add diced tomatoes, and stir. Then add the reserved meat. Add chicken stock. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is wonderfully tender. Strain juice from the black beans, add the beans to the chili pot and bring up to simmer. Then add chunks of bittersweet chocolate. Stir until it melts. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Alex Thomson
[email protected]This chili is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the chocolate melts into the chili and creates a rich, flavorful sauce.
melinda Adams
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and chili peppers. This chili is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Qamar Zahid
[email protected]This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chocolate.
Esme Brits
[email protected]I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck.
Majed Rahman
[email protected]This chili is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a bit of corn and black beans to mine.
Savage x Shabalala
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this chili was just the right amount of heat. It was so delicious and flavorful.
Md.Khaled Hasan
[email protected]This chili is a great way to use up leftover chocolate. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Dev Yadav
[email protected]I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Vishal Joshi
[email protected]This chili is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and chili peppers.
Henco Rowe
[email protected]I've never had chili with chocolate before, but it was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elizabeth Austin
[email protected]This chili is a must-try for chocolate lovers. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.
Arunachal Arunachal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chili, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chocolate adds a really nice sweetness that balances out the heat from the peppers.
Emem Udokpoh
[email protected]This chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the chocolate pairs with the chili peppers.
Khizar Iqbal
[email protected]I've made this chili several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter night.
mitch dennis
[email protected]This is the best chili I've ever had! The chocolate adds a really special touch.
Nakkungu Rashidah
[email protected]I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Oktybri Erdenebold
[email protected]This chili was easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and chili peppers.
Clarice Travis
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chocolate in savory dishes, but I'm so glad I did! The chocolate added a really nice depth of flavor to the chili without being overpowering.
Norman Hendrickson
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chocolate added a really unique and delicious flavor to the chili. I will definitely be making this again.