Chocolate Chili

I got this recipe from The Stir a number of years ago and was so intrigued. Chocolate + Chili makes me think of mole, so of course I had to try it. Now, it's the ONLY way my family eats red chili.

Chocolate Chip Chili 


1 lb. sweet Italian sausages
2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried crushed chillies
1 medium can tomato purée
3 x 15 oz cans red kidney beans, drained
3 x 15 oz cans chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
2 cups water
Salt & pepper to taste

Brown meats in olive oil in large pan on medium heat, using a sturdy wooden spoon to break them up.

Add onion and garlic, cook for a few minutes until soft, then add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dried chillies. Stir well to combine.

Stir in the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes. Add the water and bring the chili to a boil.

Once it’s started bubbling, sprinkle the chocolate chips and the kidney beans over the chili, and give it a good stir.

Transfer it to a Crock-Pot for up to 7 hours.

Season with salt & pepper before serving. Top with your favorite chili toppings -- sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, etc.