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Chocolate Stout Chili

Cheri Liefeld
Created Aug 13, 2012
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We added beer, chocolate and coffee to enhance the rich flavors of our hearty ground beef chili. Perfect for game day!

Chocolate Stout Chili

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 18
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Ingredients

Chili

  • 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, if desired
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 bottle or can (12 oz) stout beer
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature)
  • 2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped

Garnishes, if desired

  • Corn chips
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Lime slices or wedges

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small bowl, mix brown sugar, chile pepper powder, cinnamon and cumin; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. Add spice mixture; stir until blended.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in tomatoes, beans, 1 cup of the beer, the coffee and chocolate. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 15 to 30 minutes until chili is desired thickness. Add some or all of the remaining 1/2 cup beer, if necessary. Check seasoning and heat level; adjust to taste.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve chili with corn chips, cheese, sour cream and limes.

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