Chilly Day Chili Con Carne

Updated December 20, 2016

Chef

Editor's Note: This chili recipe is a must-have for cold winter days. Minced beef and beans lend a hearty texture to this flavorful dish, while spices like cinnamon and coriander give it a unique flavor that you just won't find in a canned chili. The secret ingredient? Dark chocolate gives this slightly-spicy chili a semisweet finish that will keep them coming back for more.

Serves4

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 1 hour

Kid FriendlyYes

One Pot MealYes

OccasionFamily Get-together, Game Day

Recipe CourseMain Course

Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Gluten-free, Kosher, Lactose-free, Peanut Free

MealDinner, Lunch

MoodBlue

Taste and TextureHot & Spicy, Meaty, Savory, Spiced

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb lean minced beef
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 jalapeño chili, halved, deseeded and chopped
2 tsp hot chilli powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup chicken stock
One 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp dark chocolate, broken
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan to medium high. Add the chopped onion and garlic and fry gently until softened and golden. Add the minced beef and fry, stirring, for 10-15 minutes, or until browned. Add the tomato purée, chilli and spices and fry for a further 5 minutes.
Now add the chicken stock, tomatoes and chocolate, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil,
place cover on and simmer for 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
Transfer the meat to a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the juices in the pan. Add the kidney beans to the meat.
Bring the juices to a boil and reduce by about half. Skim off any fat. Pour over the meat, mixing well. Season and serve.

2016 Jon Ashton

Share This Recipe

If you're looking for a recipe for Amazing Chili, then this is it! Loaded with ground beef, peppers, tomatoes, kidney beans, and plenty of seasoning, this hearty and tasty chili is one that everyone will love. It's also easy to make, so consider adding it to your weeknight meal planning. You'll love serving this delicious chili recipe to a crowd at your next game watch party, too. Simply serve this chili with your favorite tortilla chips and top it with sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, and even jalapenos for a truly tasty dish. This chili recipe is one you'll want to make again and again in cold weather.