Chili with Chorizo and Chocolate

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The smokiness of the bacon and liquid smoke complements the spiciness of the chorizo and sweetness of the chocolate in this chili. Just like any other chili, this is better the next day. Serve with a dollop of cilantro sour cream or some chocolate shavings.

By Caroline McNabb

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Recipe Summary

cook:
2 hrs 20 mins
total:
2 hrs 50 mins
prep:
30 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
12 quarts
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

20
Original recipe yields 20 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon in the hot pot until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set bacon aside.

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  • Reduce heat to medium and add chorizo; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  • Cook and stir ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.

  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and add jalapenos, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 2 hours. Serve.

Cook's Notes:

This recipe was tweaked from another recipe on this site and has taken (4) first place prizes in chili cook-offs. The sweetness and spice makes people wonder what is different, setting you apart from the rest.

You can use Great Northern beans instead of black beans.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
486 calories; protein 31.4g; carbohydrates 34.1g; fat 25.7g; cholesterol 89.7mg; sodium 1511.4mg. Full Nutrition
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