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Mexican Chocolate Chili

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"Adapted from an old recipe my mother used for family gatherings. Because you make it in a Crock Pot® it is easy to transport to a party. It's flavorful and I promise everyone will ask for this recipe." — saraeudy

Directions

Combine ground round and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
Transfer cooked beef and onions to slow cooker. Stir in water, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chocolate chips, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook on High until chili begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook until thick, about 2 hours.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 2 hrs 30 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 09, 2009

I have already made this dish twice and everyone loves it! The second time I made it I added a little more chili powder and a little more cumin. Other than that...it's perfect!

—artist

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 25, 2010

I hate to give any recipe such an awful rating but this chili was just not for me. It was much too sweet and really lacked any flavor. In the end I put about 5 total TSB of Chili powder and 1 1/2 TBS of Cumin. Sorry for the bad review.

—irishblue82

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Sep 25, 2009

It was too mild for our family's taste so I doubled the chili powder and added some red pepper flakes. I used dark chocolate chips and really liked the suble taste the chocolate gave, life a mole. I'd definitely make it again. Very easy!

—Principalgail

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Sep 21, 2009

This recipe was great! I like mild things, and my husband likes really spicy, so this worked well because as is, the recipe is mild, so we just add some extra spice for the hubster, and voila, perfection! Loved the chocolate mixed with the other savory flavors. It wasn't overpowering, but gave the chili a subtle smoothness. Great blend.

—Amber

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Sep 25, 2009

Great chili. I kicked up the spice by substituting diced tomatoes w/ green chiles for the ones with garlic. I also added some chipotle sauce when serving. The smoky flavor perfectly complimented the chocolate.

—tvtechnodude

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Sep 29, 2009

This was easy and tasty. I do NOT like really spicy food and this was perfect for me and my family. You can't taste the chocolate, but it gives the dish some depth. I added 2 gloves of chopped fresh garlic to the meat and onions and then 1 more in the slow cooker. I also added 1/2 tsp of cloves. Don't care for corn in my chili, so I left it out. Added an extra tsp of chili powder for a total of 1 TBS. Leftovers were really good. Will definetly make this again.

—Carol

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Dec 18, 2009

This is a great chili!!! A nice change from another recipe I use. We too like things a bit spicy, so I added a small can of diced ortega chilies, along with a bit more seasonings. Next time, I want to add a bit more chocolate....

—DIANE

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Sep 28, 2009

My husband and I loved this chili! It was even better the next day. It could use a few more spices to kick it up a notch. But that easy to fix. We will definitely be making it again

—Melody

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Nutrition

Calories
276 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
37.3 g
12%

Cholesterol
25 mg
8%

Fat
7.9 g
12%

Fiber
8.2 g
33%

Protein
16.4 g
33%

Sodium
978 mg
39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Chocolate Chili

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 276
** Calories from Fat: 72

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 7.9g 12 %
** Saturated Fat 3.3g 16 %
** Cholesterol 25mg 8 %
** Sodium 978mg 39 %
** Potassium 440mg 12 %
** Total Carbohydrates 37.3g 12 %
** Dietary Fiber 8.2g 33 %
** Protein 16.4g 33 %
** Sugars 11.7g
** Vitamin A 29 %
** Vitamin C 22 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 64 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 26 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.