Black Bean Cocoa Beef Chili
"I like to include surprising ingredients in my recipes. For this beef chili entry that ingredient is dark chocolate chips. The hint of cocoa pairs perfectly with a glass or two of Black Box Pinot Noir. Enjoy!"
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 Tbsp, 2 tsp, 2, 1, 1, 1, 2 lbs, 1, 1 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp, 2 tsp, 28 oz can, 10 oz can, 15 oz can, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, garnish, garnish, garnish |
| Salted butter | |
| Garlic clove, minced | |
| White onion, minced | |
| Green pepper, seeded and minced | |
| Red pepper, seeded and minced | |
| Beef cubes, finely diced | |
| Fresh lime juice | |
| Garlic powder | |
| Ground cumin | |
| Cayenne pepper | |
| Crushed tomatoes | |
| Diced tomatoes w/green chilis | |
| Black beans, drained and rinsed | |
| Panko bread crumbs | |
| Dark chocolate chips | |
| Sour cream | |
| Chopped green onion | |
| Corn chips |
Directions
Add olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic, onion, green pepper, and red pepper. Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the diced beef cubes, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir occasionally until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes w/chilis, black beans, and beef broth. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in panko bread crumbs and dark chocolate chips. Cover and let rest for about 10 minutes. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onion and corn chips, if desired.