Recipe By: @flavorsbyfrangipane
🍲 Fun Fact: Two squares of dark chocolate are stirred in right at the end for extra depth and richness.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lb ground beef, or half beef and half pork
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chili powder, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Cumin, to taste
Oregano, to taste
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cans kidney beans, or any beans you like
1 small can baked beans, optional
2 squares dark chocolate
For Serving, Optional
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Avocado
Cornbread
Step By Step
1️⃣ Build The Base
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until softened and lightly browned.
2️⃣ Brown The Beef
Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3️⃣ Toast The Tomato Paste
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 3 minutes to deepen its flavor.
4️⃣ Build The Chili
Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, kidney beans, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5️⃣ Season It
Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano to taste.
6️⃣ Let It Simmer
Cover and simmer for about 1 hour. The creator notes that the longer it cooks, the better the flavor gets.
7️⃣ Add The Secret Ingredient
Stir in the optional baked beans and the dark chocolate. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
8️⃣ Finish + Serve
Ladle into bowls and finish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, or a side of cornbread.