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Easy Crockpot Chili recipe

This easy crockpot chili has a flavor twist I had to hide from my husband before he tasted it. His verdict was: BEST CHILI EVER!! What’s the twist? I added cocoa powder to lend flavors of mole and add a rich, complex taste that blends well with the spices, jalapeños, taco sauce and stout. Yes, a cherry stout was also another secret ingredient that adds a deep savory compliment to this sweet heat chili. Perfect family meal on a cold winter day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner, supper, family meal
Cuisine American
Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Vidalia onion diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 - 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Mexican style chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup taco sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 6oz can tomato paste
  • 1 10oz can mild diced tomatoes with jalapenos, with juices
  • 1 10oz can original diced tomatoes with jalapenos, with juices
  • 1 12oz bottle of cherry stout (or dark stout)
  • 1 15.5oz can navy beans
  • 1 15.5oz can dark red kidney beans

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • You will need a crockpot that has at least 6-8 quarts capacity, no need to grease, but if you want to use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup, go right on ahead!
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat till it will easily coat pan when turned. Add onions and garlic then sauté until tender and almost translucent. Add all but about a spoonful to bottom of your crockpot, leaving the rest in the pan to cook the ground beef in.
  • Add ground beef to skillet and cook over medium heat until browned. (The leftover onions and garlic add an infused flavor to the meat.)
  • Drain grease and add ground beef to crockpot along with all the spices and cocoa. Add remaining ingredients and stir together to combine.
  • You can either cook chili on high for 3-4 hours or cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 651mgFiber: 11gSugar: 12g
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