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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (574g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
Calories 594
Calories from Fat 262		(44%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 29.2g	44%
	Saturated Fat 9.7g	48%
	Monounsaturated Fat 14.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
	Trans Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 98mg		32%
Sodium 1068mg		44%
Potassium 1532mg		43%
Total Carbohydrate 45.5g		15%
	Dietary Fiber 12.0g	47%
	Sugars 16.9g
Protein 41.7g		83%
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Chocolate Chili

Recipe #283527 | 1¼ hours | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Julie B's Hive
Feb 2, 2008

From Ortega's Mexican Fiesta booklet found on an end-cap at the supermarket. If I use mild taco seasoning and mild salsa my husband will eat bowls and bowl of this and for a man that hates chili this is saying a lot. Feel free to spice it up! Garnish this hearty dish with crumbled taco shells, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro and diced fresh tomatoes. Yum!

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup slivered almond
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

Directions

1
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are tender, just about 3 minutes. Add chiles, taco seasoning mix and ground beef. Cook beef, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until browned.
2
Add tomatoes, cinnamon, water, salsa, chocolate chips and almonds. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Stir every 10-15 minutes to combine the flavors. Add beans and heat an additional 15 minutes.

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From: Sydney Mike

On Jun 19, 2009

For some reason or other it seems like I've had a chocolate chili somewhere some time ago, but I'm not sure! Anyway, trying this recipe was pure delight ~ I enjoyed making it as much as we did eating it! The combo of flavors is really nice! Thanks for sharing a great recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the I Recommend tag]

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From: KateL

On Jun 13, 2009

Simply wonderful, quite a surprize! Not sweet at all, despite the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Used Chi Chi's medium salsa, "Thick and Chunky". Added to dry spices: chile powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder; added as suggested garnish: white corn tortilla chips, tortillas chips with "hint of jalapeno", shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Thanks for sharing, Julie, DH has asked for this again. Made as "Slice of Lime Babe' KateL of the Bodacious Brickhouse Babes for ZWT5.

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From: Carolyn Hartman

On Oct 30, 2008

This is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Smelling it cooking will drive you wild.

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