Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

Fantastic recipe! The hot chocolate is the secret ingredient here; it flattens the heat curve, allowing the full flavour of the chili to present itself before the heat comes on in a satisfying finish. I made only a couple of changes to the recipe; being a red meat kind of guy, I used 1 lb of lean ground beef and 1 lb of ground moose, and added about a cup of pinto beans. The only other modification was using one red bell pepper and one green pepper. The finished product was absolutely stellar, and wound up easily winning first place at the company chili cook-off; it was the first pot to empty and people coming for thirds were disappointed to see it gone. This recipe is a definite keeper. To anyone considering deleting the hot chocolate or subbing pure cocoa: if you do, consider trying with the hot chocolate as well. The effect of the cocoa and the sugar on the heat of the habaneros and hot sauce is pure magic.

Best chili I have ever eaten!! I have GERD so I need to watch my spice level -so I substituted the habanero for a jalapeno. After cooking the turkey mixture, I put everything into a crock pot (minus Kidney Beans and Corn) - and slow cooked it for 6 hours (add the corn and beans last hour of cooking so it doesn't get too mushy).... now that's gooooooood!!

Great stuff. Everyone I know who tries this thinks it's made with beef. I leave out the seasoned salt and habanero, no complaints yet. Don't be afraid to throw in half a Dove bar or a few Hershey's Kisses if you don't have the coco mix, it works!

This is really, really delicious! I added an extra half of an onion, used two habaneroes and left the seeds in half of one, made all dry spice measurements heaping, used one can of original and one can of undrained extra-hot tomatoes with green chilies, 2 cans of kidney beans, used scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce (but only a tsp), and added the corn earlier. Almost too hot but I won't ever use another recipe! Serve over Frito's, top with Mexican shreeded cheese blend, garnish with chopped onion and you've got a Texas Frito Pie!

That's some spicy chili! I am usually not a fan of spicy foods, but its the kind of spicy that creeps up after you put it in your mouth, then gets milder as soon as you swallow, so you aren't frantically gasping for water. I used the exact recipe except for two things: I added two whole jalapenos in with the veggies to sautee, only because my boyfriend likes to eat them whole. I also added a full can of corn, oh, and because I only had 1.3 lbs of turkey, I added an extra can of kidney beans. I used both light and dark which makes for pretty colors. Thanks so much for this!

This was one of the best chilis that I have ever had. My whole family enjoyed. It was just spicy enough but not too spicy. Never heard of putting cocoa mix in chili before but I'm game and the taste was fantastic. Could not even tell that this was chili made with turkey. Thanks for a great recipe!

This is by far the best chili I have ever made. My husband continues to rave about it and has requested that I make it again ASAP. The flavor of this chili is simply outstanding. I wimped out a bit and used a jalapeño pepper rather than a habanero, but it was still outstanding. Wonderful recipe! Highly recommend!

I've been making all kinds of chili recipes for a while and this is the best. The hot chocolate mix is the secret ingredient giving it a mole type flavor.

this chili was fantastic. my boyfriend and i love spicy food so this was right up our alley. all the flavors compliment each other so well. i have even added pineapple a few times to this recipe just to balance out the spicy with the sweet. i recommend this chili to everyone!!!

Okay...I am a total foodie! I grew up down south and I love spicy foods and soul food. I lived in Chicago for many years and that's where I really developed my tastes. This chili is SOOO freakin' good! One of the best chocolate bars I ever had was chili chocolate, and the combination is stellar!! I would've never thought to add it in with chili, but why not?? So great!! The only changes I made was a slosh more of beer and an additional can of beans. I followed everything else exactly, and it just came out so wonderful! I am making this for the second time upon this writing but plan to make, eat, share, and love this recipe for the rest of my life. It just don't get no better y'all!

This chili was outstanding for a large crowd of people watching the Super Bowl! The only thing differences to the written recipe were the following: hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes with chilies, salsa instead of tomato sauce, 2 jalapeno peppers instead of habanero pepper, and 2 bell peppers worth of diced red-yellow-green bell peppers... The liquid smoke and the hot cocoa mix is superb in relaxing the heat and acidity of the chili at first bite. It really makes for a second, third, and fourth helping as many did on Super Bowl Sunday. Best I've ever made! Thanks for a great redcipe!

My friend made this while improvising a few of the ingredients, since we were in Peru and couldn't find everything listed. She also replaced the beer with coffee, and WOW! i am definitely making this when I get back to the states!

This is my favorite chili recipe ever. I've made it several times and it always delicous. The only change I've made is not to add the extra pepper. We top it off with sour cream and fritos.

Very good spicy chili. I used 1 lb lean ground beef and added 2 extra cans of beans (pinto and black). Everything else left the same. It came out great!

Made this one for my boyfriend's parents after a day of snowboarding. And they loved it! It was the perfect hearty, snowy-night dinner. I used two habanero peppers instead of one... We are all spicy food fans. Everything came together quickly, too! Great recipe!

The best chili ever! Love the spice and the ease of putting everything together. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese and scallions and it's perfect!

Holy cow this chili was good! You can't even tell that it is made out of turkey - I made my husband guess what it was and he never did. This chili is even better than the boilermaker chili on this site, which was our favorite until we found this one. The only thing I changed was the type of chili pepper - I couldn't find the one needed so put in an aneheim pepper which is a little more mild. Thanks for a great recipe! YUM!

Delicious. Only substitutions I made was using ground beef instead of turkey since that's what I had on hand and used 1 hot green pepper along with 1 dried habanero (since dried is all that's available in my area). Since I used the dried habanero, I didn't need to add any hot sauce at the end. This made a very thick and filling chili.

great chili!

The perfect level of spiciness for this Texas girl! I sub venison for turkey and it is amazing!

Yum yum yum. I used fresh corn on the cob, just shucked it and sliced the corn off and then threw it in. Used one cob this time, will double it next. I will probably also add more onion and maybe some mild green and red peppers to increase veggie content. GREAT recipe as it stands, and really lends itself well to modifications to fit your own needs. I did mine on the stove and let simmer for several hours, just added more beer (good stuff, not the cheap) to keep the moisture where I prefered it. Definately a keeper and will be used over the winter as a ready meal or snack.

This recipe was excellent. The only changes I made was substituting Northern beans for the Kidney beans and I left out the corn and hot sauce at the end. The flavor was great. Very simple to make.

This is so good - it turned out delicious. I added a tad more baking cocoa and some of garam masala for flair.

I’ve been making this chili for about 7 years or so. I actually won a chili contest with this recipe. Tweak nothing. It’s perfect. Thank you! I usually quadruple the recipe, it freezes well.

I have served this to many people, and most of them cannot tell that it is turkey. Excellent!

My family LOVES this chili! I don't eat chocolate so I left out the instant hot chocolate mix. I take it down a notch in heat by leaving out the habanero pepper. Its even better when left in the fridge over night! Its worth the effort for sure. Thanks!

Great chili I just ate it and broke a little sweat. I used 2 habanero's, and instead of all the meat, I used one can of white beans and two kidney. I used one lb of strip steak instead of the turkey. I also added three green chili peppers since my tomato sauce doesn't come with them. Next time I'll add one more habanero.

delicious! i used black beans rather than kidney because that's what i prefer. it turned out great :-) i served the chili in small bowls alongside twice baked potatoes. perfect combo!

This is one of the best chili recipes ever. I rarely write reviews, but this dish has such a complex flavor (for a turkey chili recipe). All of the ingredients meld perfectly. No need to change a thing. Has a great level of heat. Thanks for this awesome recipe..

Amazing!

Followed this recipe exactly as written. It was delicious! My husband who only likes MY chili, told me he couldn't decide which one was better. The cocoa added a wonderful surprise flavor, and he enjoyed a new and unusual chili...go for it!

Made it exactly as written with these exceptions: didn't use the liquid smoke, only used one and a third pounds of ground turkey, and used 1 oz of 65% cacao dark chocolate instead of the hot chocolate mix. My boyfriend loved it, I loved it ... this one's a keeper!

This was really good! I didn't have any tomato sauce so substituted pizza sauce (figured it was close enough) and left off the corn for my diabetic pal. It was a hit for sure! Yum!

Delicious! So much flavor. This is the first turkey chili I've made that I don't miss the beef. I omitted the habanero for the kids. This will be my go-to recipe from now on, thanks jimbolya!!

Wow, Wow, Wow!!!! Cannot wait to make again

This was awesome. I had to use two serrano peppers instead of the habanero because the store I shop at doesn't have habanero, but we will be trying it with habanero next time! I used ground deer meat instead of turkey and I omitted the corn because we only like corn on the cob. You have out done yourself my good sir. Thanks for sharing!

I was skeptical about the chocolate but this is great. I do add extra beans, usually pinto and I omit the corn. I'm sure it's excellent as written, I just prefer my chili with a lot of beans. Thank you!

First time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. The chili was great except it was too hot. I like a little heat but this was too much. The next time I made it, I substituted jalapeno for the habanero pepper, added a can of pinto beans and left out the hot pepper sauce. I also made it the night before. Everyone said it was the best chili they ever had. It was gone in 20 minutes with people coming back for seconds and thirds. Everyone wanted the recipe. Thanks for a great recipe!

Made this tonight and got rave reviews! Definitely one of the best chilies I've ever had/made. I substituted the habanero for jalapeno, omitted the hot pepper sauce and it was still spicy enough for us. I'm generally a mild spice eater but even with my changes I thought it was more of a medium heat so watch out it you're not a big fan of heat! A great chili overall!

I thought it was way too spicy but my boyfriend and his friends seemed to love it. I ended up adding lots of sour cream to my bowl just so I could eat it. Def. a different take on chili from what I was used to growing up, good mix of ingredients. Served with Grandmothers Buttermilk Cornbread from this site.

great recipe! I substituted sorano pepper for habanero due to the fact I couldn't find any at the store. I did how ever use habanero tobasco hot sauce. I also used kindney and pinto beans. I forgot to grab tomato sauce but found pizza sauce in the fridge and it worked great as a substitute.

Wild winter weather last night up here in Northwest N.J. and a perfect evening to make chili. Hubby and I made two pots; he did his own thing with beef and I made this recipe just for me. I used unsweetened cocoa powder and also put in about a half a cup of strong coffee. I used pinto and black beans instead of the kidney. One reviewer asked what the chocolate was supposed to do for the chili. All I can say is that it just adds a another layer of flavor. Jim, this is truly the best turkey chili and I thank you for submitting this delicious and hearty recipe!

Absolutely delightful! Full Five Star recipe. I substituted 2 lbs of dried pinto beans for the Kidney beans and omitted the meat to save $. Just threw all ingredients in pot skipping the saute part for about 2 1/2 hrs on simmer. Additionally, I am not satisfied unless I use copious amounts of Rooster Hot Chili products so I substituted 2 tbs of Rooster Paste for the tomato sauce and used 2 tsp of Rooster Sauce for the hot sauce. I am personally convinced that the liberal consumption of beer enhances the endorphins that this 5 star recipe will produce and adds the finishing touch of ambiance to the overall experience making a very memorable meal, indeed!

Absolutely delicious! My stepson had 3 bowls! I couldn't find the habanero so I used a jalapeno and ommitted the hot sauce. It was plenty warm enough... just on that edge.

Fantastic!! I added a little more liquid smoke and Worcestershire, and the heat level from two habaneros was just right for me. I served it with a dollop of Amy's Cilantro Cream Sauce, which was awesome for offsetting the fire.

I've made this at least a dozen times now and it's the best chili recipe EVER. Don't worry about the heat of the habanero - if you cut out the seeds/pulp, it is very bearable. I even forgot the hot chocolate mix and used another reviewer's tip to throw in a couple Hershey kisses - you can't even tell! I also use a couple of cans of Campbell's tomato soup in place of the tomato sauce, I think it makes it more creamy and that's how my mom makes chili. This goes very well with cornbread!

My chili is not quite done...but is bubbling away in the crock pot and I have tasted it and can I just say YUMMY. I only made a couple of changes to suit my family's taste. I used a couple of pablano peppers instead of the hot peppers and bell peppers, I was out of red pepper flakes, I left out the corn and used 3 types of beans, and used a large can of crushed tom. and a can of fire roasted diced tom. I didn't really measure the beer...just dumped in enough to get the consistancy I wanted and added about a cup of strong coffee to the mix. I will have to try your spicy version and make it for my dad who loves his food spicy. Thanks for the great recipe. I never thought of adding cocoa, worchestershire, liqued smoke...they add the flavor my chili was always missing before. LOVE IT!

This is AMAZING!! We love love love spicy food and this definitely fits the bill! Followed the recipe to a T and am definitely glad I did... wouldn't change a thing!!

My first turkey chili. I added some things, more garlic, cayenne, onion powder, vinegar and a small handful of brown sugar. Very good! Would remake.

This is the best chili everrr!! I only used 1 pkg. of ground turkey (20oz) 1 can of pinquinto beans, 1 can of black beans, did not have tomato sauce...so I did not drain the diced tomatoes. I also used 1 jalepeno pepper instead of the habenero. Only had 1 tablespoon of chili powder...did not miss the other and I used a whole can of mexicorn. I would have never thought to put hot cocoa mix ...in chili....Wow....what a great recipe!!!

love this recipe! made it as is with no changes, my family ate it all up!

Kind of watery. We liked Chili by George better.

Very good!!! I cut in half and still used a whole habanaro and heat level was perfect. Will use slightly less hot chocolate next time though.

This was the first chili I ever made, and it is awesome! The supermarket didn't have the habenero, but I used a jalepeno to much success! I also doubled the kidney beans and used a whole pack of chili powder seasoning. Perfect, with a kick!

This was very good, but a little too hot for me and I like hot stuff. Next time I will add alot less of the hot pepper, omit the habanero and no hot sauce. I will try with only 1/2 of the seasoned salt next time, since there's alot of sodium in this recipe.

Great Chili. Ended up slow cooking for around 4 hours on high. Mistakingly used 2 tablespoons of crushed red peppers rather than 2 teaspoons. Oops. It really didn't need any more spice. :) Great with some fat free sour cream and low fat cheese!

MADE THIS RECIPE TODAY, PERFECT BLEND OF FLAVOR AND HEAT...REALLY GOOOOD

I made this tonight and the only change was that I didn't put the hot sauce in at the end. I got rave reviews from DH and stepson. What a great flavor this had and yes, it was spicy, but it was tasty! Thank you for a great turkey chili!!!!!

I really liked this. I did make a few minor adjustments... used less heat with a jalapeno because I am a wimp, used less turkey and added some fresh chopped spinach. I cooked this in the crockpot for I think about 3-4 hours on low. Had this with some homemade savory cornbread. yum

I always tend to use ground turkey in lieu of ground beef - it's healthier. After relentlessly searching I found this. There is NO turning back. The first spoonful is full of flavor - a cornucopia of taste. It truly drags you back for another spoonful. The heat kicks up. But you can't stop. The flavor. It pulls you back in. This chili has done the rotation. My father-in-law requests it during the winter. My pals ask for it when we watch the games on Sunday. The boys ask me to bring it on our hunting trip. Even got rave reviews around the office. The daughter (8) loves it. My dog sits and oogles me as I eat. THE ONE AND ONLY WORK OF CAUTION. You will have "issues" the next day - it has got to be the all the spice - but it if it isn't worth it. With all due respect to Dr. Scoville, we really should rename this, Devil's Revenge Chili.

Followed the recipe exactly, except for the liquid smoke. To be honest I was dissapointed - had a sweetness to it that I don't like in a chili. Must have been the coco-powder. Too much meat in my opinion too - would probably reduce to 1.2-1.5 lbs. Perfect level of spiciness though - might even consider adding 2 habeneros if you really want it hot.

Wow!! What a great recipe! This would be great for a Superbowl party. Or any cold day for that matter.:P After having some without any additions, try it Frito Pie style with a dallop of sour cream, some Mexican cheese mix, and some fritos tossed in. Delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe!!

This was absolutely delicious! Full of flavor. Only changes I made were to use yellow and greens peppers, 2 jalapeno peppers instead of habanero, used a 0.71 packet of hot chocolate mix. one teaspoon of seasoned salt and added a can of black beans. Everyone really enjoy it!

I could really taste the hot cocoa mix and i didnt like my chili tasting like chocolate:(

Best Chili recipe I've ever found and I won't be looking anymore for the perfect recipe - it's this one. Before this recipe, I'd make chili every few years with various recipes and was always disappointed because other recipes produced chili that was too runny, not spicy enough or didn't taste all that interesting. THIS ONE has a perfect amount of spice, is not runny, and is very delicious and is quickly eaten up. I did eliminate the habanero pepper (way too spicy for me) and the liquid smoke (couldn't find) but the resulting recipe packs quite a spice punch anyways. Thank you and enjoy!

This was a big hit!!!!

This is a GREAT chili recipe. I followed as is except increasing the seasoning amounts slightly and using 1lb of ground sweet Italian sausage paired with 1lb of ground turkey. I think this combination works wonderfully in this chili as the Italian sausage adds even more distinct flavors to this already delicious chili. This is my first rating/review on allrecipes.com because this is the only recipe I have found that I thought deserved my time to review! Awesome recipe Jimbolya!

Perfect!

This is some good chili - don't omit the hot cocoa mix or beer!!!! I did use ground beef and serrano peppers instead of the habanero - it's all I had. My favorite part of the recipe is following the directions - "crack up a beer." Great commentary (I finished the beer by the way, not throwing that down the drain). Thanks for sharing!

I won 1st prize the chili contest at my work with this recipe. I added a small bar of 70% chocolate bar in stead of choc.mix. My coworker voted it for tastiest, no oily after taste. Must try..

I made this chili for a large crowd of 50 so I timesed the recipe by 6, everyone loved the chili, great crowd pleaser!

This really was the best chili I ever tasted...the other reviews were right! I subbed 2 seeded jalepenos, 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce plus an extra tsp or so of the sauce to give it that nice smokey flavor (instead of liquid smoke) and used 1 tblsp unsweetened cocoa powder with 1 tblsp brown sugar, 1-28 oz can diced tomatoes and 1 14 oz can pinto beans. Anything can work in this recipe provided there is some form of chocolate to make it sing. I don't like sweet chili, so less sugar works for me. I didn't find the spicyness of these ingredients to be overwhelming as I could still taste the chili!

Very tasty, hearty and spicy chili. I even used ground turkey breast and it tasted good! I did make a few changes -- I did not add the hot chocolate mix or the liquid smoke. I also didn't have chili powder so i subbed cajun spices, which made it very spicy so I omitted the hot sauce. Finally, I used chicken broth instead of beer. I'm not convinced it has to be simmered for 50 minutes.

VERY GOOD!!! BUT VERY SPICY!!!! I even cut out the Habaneroa and used a Jalapeno instead and NO HOt Sauce. Next time I will use Half of the jalapeno and half of the red pepper flakes and no hot sauce. It is a very tasty chili though. I also added a can of pinto beans, which is a good addition.

We followed your recipe to the T, and it was FANTASTIC! This is coming from a chili fanatic :) The ONLY thing I will do diffrent next tim, is double or triple the habanero amount.. I was excited to get my mouth burnt off, but it was actually pretty mild. (but we like HOT HOT food). Thanks alot for sharing this recipe! Will make it again real soon.

The chocolate makes it. I did add extra beans. next time will cut back on pepprs- was jus a little too hot, but otherwise was delicious.

Not knocking this recipe. Just seemed like a lot of effort for a pretty good chili. I reduced the cumin & red pepper (I used crushed), but other than that, pretty much followed the recipe. Still hot enough to make your nose run, but not have your tongue burn/tingle. 'Glad I tried it. Doubt I'll make it again though. Second day: Identified the taste. It reminds me of Brunswick stew. Well, if had more vegs; but that's the taste.

Awesome recipe! The hot chocolate mix added a nice touch although it sounded wierd to me at first. I left out the habanero from the recipe but added some to my own plate so my wife could eat too. This recipe makes a lot, probably more like 12 servings, so nutritional info is probably overstated since it's based on 8. Thanks!

This was very tasty. I used two packages of Trader Joe's Empire brand ground turkey (very reliable). Because we have a problem with GERD with some members of this family, I cut back in half the chili powder and red pepper flakes and left out the chili pepper, the liquid smoke (personal preference), and the hot pepper sauce. I only used about half the packet of chocolate mix (just couldn't make myself add the whole thing). For myself I added medium hot salsa. I could have added more corn. We served this with cilantro, sour cream, and chopped green onions. My family said that this is a "GO" for a second time around. This is the first time my family liked ground turkey in a chili!

This was good but I thought it was going to be like really really spicy. I added an extra habanero & a jalapeno. It was spicy, just was hoping it woulda been hotter.

Just finished eating...everyone enjoyed (kid included!)- used only 1/2 jalapeno, forgot the hot sauce, but the husband just added right into his! Will make it again!

This was a huge hit! The cocoa really helps develop the flavor and give this depth that many chilis lack, so don't skip it. I left out the liquid smoke (not a fan) and used a red chili pepper and a jalapeno instead of the habanero. I also used half dark and half white organic ground turkey, and fire roasted organic tomatoes. So yummy! A keeper.

This recipe was AWESOME! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Since I was worried about it being too spicy for some people, I used 2 jalepeno peppers instead of the habanero and I omitted adding the pepper sauce at the end. It still had a really nice kick to it and the flavor was unbelievable. I will definitely make this my one and only turkey chili recipe!

The first time I made this was right when my father came home from the hospital and I took a week and a half off of work to stay home with him. He requested this for lunch every single day until it was gone, and then asked when I'd make more. He's only even liked one other dinner dish I've EVER made. My family likes corn and beans so I put in extra of both, but otherwise I don't really change anything. Sometimes I do all turkey, sometimes half turkey and half ground beef, depending on what I have and what's on sale. Always delicious.

Hot and sassy but depth of flavor lacking. For all the ingredients, I was expecting a bit more flavor. We prefer a thicker chili than found with this one. I would make this again if craving something spicy hot. Thanks JIMBOLYA!

This recipe is pure genius. The liquid smoke combined with the habenaro combined with the hot chocolate mix makes for a chili unlike anything I've ever had before. The garlic just adds to it as well. Just don't eat it right before going to bed. The hotness might give your insides a run for its money.

This chili was incredible! My boyfriend didn't even realize it was turkey and not beef! Melted some cream cheese in at the end and topped with shredded cheddar. Just be careful when chopping and cooking the habanero - it gives off a lot of heat! So yummy though!

This recipe was quick and easy to make. I had most of the ingredients on hand too! I added an extra habanaro pepper and one pablano for heat but the main seasonings really give this chili it's flavor. It was terrific!!!I will definitely make this one again!!

It worked great to cut this recipe in half to feed 4 of us. I wish I made the larger serving because it is SO delicious! I put in the full amount of peppers, which was a perfect balance of spice and flavor. I also added extra portions of the veggies, plus celery and roasted green chilies which gave it a very fresh addition. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

Great chili! I topped mine with sharp cheddar, sour cream and cilantro, and served it with quesadillas. Also served with fried grits (that were leftover from breakfast) and it was delicious :D

Seems like a lot of ingredients, but really gives it a complex flavor. My husband asks for this all the time. It makes a lot and I often serve it to guests. We love it. It's always well received by our guests. I use a jalepeno instead of habenero. I serve it with a cheddar/green chile corn bread. Delish!

This was great. Be warned it has a serious kick! But it is very tastey none the less. My wife and I loved it, and were able to have it several time during the week. Thank you JIMBOLYA!!!!

This chili is awesome!! It's HOT but it has amazing flavor. We have made it several times. It's our go-to chili.

This was the best chili I've ever had! I followed the recipe pretty much as written, except I halved it to get 4 servings (though it didn't make quite 4 servings, probably closer to 3). My only complaint was that it wasn't quite "liquidy" enough--maybe next time I'll add more tomato sauce (and thus a little more spices). Will definitely make again.

i wanted to try something different today and was worried half way through b/c all i could taste was "mole".. then reading the reviews comparing this to mole just made it worse.. but once i had let everything simmer for the full 50 minutes it tasted more like chili.. didn't have any habaneros so used 3 baby jalapeno's from our little plant.. seeds/veins and all.. had a nice heat on the end.. ty for the recipe

It was ok thought it was too much spice dulling out the flavor

So glad I decided to try a new chili recipe! The combination of ground spices and hot chocolate is absolutely perfect. I omitted the habanero cause I'm a wuss, and I didn't have any liquid smoke. I also had to find a sub for the beer, so I used coffee. Loved this chili!!

This is the most amazing chili I've ever eaten. It might take a little extra time to make but the end result is well worth the effort. I used ground turkey breast which probably always makes a difference in any recipe. It really was not too hot, but rather, just right for a truly awesome and perfect scratch, authentic southwestern chili. By the way, what in the heck does cocoa mix do? Obviously I'm not a gourmet. Thanks for sharing!

This turned out great! We took a couple of liberties (used 2.5 lb of turkey, cocoa powder & sugar instead of hot cocoa mix, jalepeno instead of habenero, etc.) but it still came out with a really complex, well-balanced flavor. It's definitely making it into the monthly rotation.