Ancient Aztecs discovered the phenomenal flavors of blending sweet cocoa with spicy peppers. My yummy chili recipe capitalizes on the idea with tender beef, beans, onions, and tomatoes. Dark cocoa, chocolate, and chocolate beer provide the bitter-sweet nuances while the chilies bring on the heat.
RecipeSavants.comAncient Aztecs discovered the phenomenal flavors of blending sweet cocoa with spicy peppers. My yummy chili recipe capitalizes on the idea with tender beef, beans, onions, and tomatoes. Dark cocoa, chocolate, and chocolate beer provide the bitter-sweet nuances while the chilies bring on the heat.Smart Recipes, Fusion Recipes, Beans,Beef Recipes, RecipesBeans,BeefFusionChocolate And Chipotle ChiliPT3H55MServes 8
Ingredients:
0.25 Pound Dried Pinto Beans0.25 Pound Dried Black Beans6 Cups Water1 Bay Leaf2 Medium Chipotle Chilies1 Medium Dried Ancho Chili3 Tablespoons Dark Cocoa2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin1 Teaspoon Paprika0.5 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon1 Pound Ground Beef2 Teaspoons Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper0.25 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil4 Cloves Garlic2 Large White Onions6 Ounces Tomato Paste15 Ounces Crushed Tomatoes12 Ounces Chocolate Stout1.5 Tablespoons Brown Sugar2 Cups Chicken Stock1 Small Lime0.25 Cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves0.25 Pound Dark ChocolateIn a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine the water, beans & bay leaf and bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer for 90 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, rehydrate the chilies in 2 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.In the bowl of a food processor, combine the rehydrated chilies, reserved cooking liquid, lime juice, and cocoa chili powder, and puree into a smooth sauce. Puree into a smooth sauce.Heat the oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, diced onions, 1 teaspoon of salt & pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the cooked beans, chili sauce, tomatoes, beer, sugar, and stock; bring to boil, and reduce to a simmer for an hour. In the last 30 minutes, stir in the dark chocolate and the remaining salt & pepper.Serve in large bowls, with a sprinkle of cheese and green onions if desired.
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