Award Winning Chili

65 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onions, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until soft and lightly browned.
  3. 3Add in the ground beef and cook until it’s fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. 4Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about 3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  5. 5Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, beans, and broth.
  6. 6Give everything a good stir.
  7. 7Season to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite chili spices.
  8. 8Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
  9. 9Stir in the baked beans and dark chocolate, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  10. 10Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste chili powder
  • to taste paprika
  • to taste cumin
  • to taste oregano
  • 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
  • 2 squares dark chocolate

Equipment

large pot

Tips

  • The longer it cooks, the better the flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings (sour cream, cheese, avocado, cornbread)