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Dark Chocolate Beef Chilli
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex Mex
Ingredients
1 ½
kg
beef mince
1
large onion
finely chopped
1
can crushed tomatoes
3
medium tomatoes; finely chopped
1
can black beans
optional or use any variety you prefer
2
medium celery stalks
finely chopped
1
medium carrot
finely chopped
1
green bell pepper
finely chopped
3
red jalapenos; finely chopped
2
tbsp
red chili powder
1
tsp
cumin powder
2
tsp
red chilli flakes
1
tsp
cayenne pepper
¼
cup
melted dark chocolate
1
tsp
brown sugar
2
tbsp
tomato sauce
Salt
to season
Black pepper
to season
1
red jalapeno; sliced for garnish
Cheddar
grated for garnish
Instructions
Keep all your ingredients chopped and ready to go.
In a large heavy bottom pan, brown the ground beef.
Next add the onions and brown for a couple of minutes.
Then add all the other ingredients and mix well to combine. Add less seasonings if you wish to and build up as you go.
Simmer on low heat for around 45 minutes; check and stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings especially the sweet: spice balance.
Serve hot with sliced jalapenos and grated cheddar.
Notes
If you prefer a thinner chili, add stock or if you prefer the tomatoey flavour, then add an extra can of crushed tomatoes.