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Secret Ingredient Chili

By: Hunts.com

"Classic meat and bean chili with tomatoes and cocoa powder for the rich ‘secret' flavor."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 cups

Ingredients

1 pound ground sirloin beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes in Juice, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sliced green onions (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
Chopped avocado (optional)
Crushed corn chips (optional)

Directions

Cook and stir ground beef and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat about 7 minutes, or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
Add beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, sugar, cocoa and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve chili topped with onions, sour cream, cheese, avocado and/or corn chips if desired.