Chocolate Chili

I love two things in life - beautifully designed homes, and food. This recipe not only tastes delicious, but it looks good too. I just love the way the accruements shine like a beautiful piece of art all on their own. I promise your guests will love the taste (and look) of this dish too.

Here’s the other thing. This chili is super easy to make, quick, and all done in a single pot. You know I hate a mess. Also, I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love this meal - how could you not it’s literally made with chocolate -yes that’s right- chocolate. Interested in trying chocolate chili? I thought so. Let’s get started

This one-pan pasta perfection is a burst of honey-sweet bacon with melty cheese and zesty lemon. It’s literally my favorite quick + easy pasta. I make it at least a few times a month. I think you should too. Want to learn more? Read on.

Time:

• Prep: 10 min

• Cook: 20 min

• Total: 30 min

• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

• 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate

• 12 oz ground beef 80/20%

• 1 Can of black beans

• 1 Can of stewed tomatoes

• 2 tsp Chipotle chili Paste

• 1 Red Onion

• 1 Carrot

• 1 Lemon or Lime

• 1 Bunch of Green Onion

• 2 oz. Sour cream

• Pinch of: Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin Chili Powder, Paprika, Dried Oregano,

• Chili Flakes to taste

• 1 Tbsp Butter

• 1/2 cup Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar

• 1 Bag of Tortilla Chips

Directions:

• Wash and clean fresh produce. I like to place washed produce.

• Dice Onion, and carrot into bite-sized cubes

• Do the same to the green onions but separate the white bottoms from the green tips. The greens will be used to garnish.

• Strain and Rinse Black Beans

• Heat 3 teaspoons of cooking oil in a pot.

• Cook Beef breaking up as you go - until lightly golden brown. This should take 4-5 minutes.

• Strain cooked beef to remove excess liquid fat.

• Add back into the pot the white bottoms of the green onion along with the carrots and diced red onion

• Sautee together with dry spices including salt and pepper to taste. This should be 4-5 minutes

• Now the fun part, add in the semi-sweet chocolate, tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups of water, and chili paste. Give everything a few goods stirs to incorporate

• Bring chili to a boil on high heat, then reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 10-11 minutes. Once cooked let sit for 2 minutes before serving.

• Shred cheese and set aside to finish the dish

• Combine sour cream with the juice of half a lemon and a pinch of salt + pepper. Serve - with a few tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of both cheese and green onion tops. I use two shallow bowls. Be ready for seconds and enjoy. Pro Tip: Double up on this and serve as leftovers.

This chocolate chili is a must-try. I still can’t believe how delicious it is. Serve on a rainy Sunday day and make extra to have leftovers all week long. Because if this, I almost always end up making this dish on a Sunday because I am usually too tired to do much else, but also because it’s just too darn good. I always crave ir after a long weekend. This chili is a crowd-pleaser and you won’t regret trying it out. It has been a staple in our household for years. Enjoy and xoxo.