Mexican Chocolate Chili

Description

Adapted from an old recipe my mother used for family gatherings. Because you make it in a Crock Pot® it is easy to transport to a party. It’s flavorful and I promise everyone will ask for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine ground round and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook
  2. stirring
  3. until beef is browned
  4. about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer beef and onions to a slow cooker. Stir in water
  6. tomatoes
  7. kidney beans
  8. black beans
  9. corn
  10. chocolate chips
  11. chili powder
  12. cumin
  13. oregano
  14. and salt. Cook on High until chili begins to bubble
  15. about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to Low
  16. and cook until thick
  17. about 2 hours.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 6

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