The recipe Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili

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Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 25 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili!

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili Recipe
Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili

Most people think I'm crazy when I tell them I put chocolate in my chili! People in mexico have been using chocolate for savory cooking for centuries. It does not add sweetness to the chili, but it does add a nice earthy tone to it as well as a slight rich texture. VARIATION: for a vegetarian version, you can replace the meat with black beans.

What Course Is Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili?

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili is for Dinner.


How Long Does Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili Recipe Take To Prepare?

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili Recipe Take To Cook?

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili takes 25 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili Recipe Make?

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili Recipe?

The ingredients for Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili are:

1/2 lb. 93% lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp minced, or crushed garlic
1 15.5-oz can chili beans
1/2 15.5-oz can black beans
1 6-oz can tomato paste
1 Tbs. cumin
3 Tbs. Chili powder
1oz bittersweet chocolate


How Do I Make Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili?

Here is how you make Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili:

Brown meat in a large dutch oven (deep skillet). Drain if necessary.Add onion and garlic, saute until onion is cooked thoroughly.Add remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate. Over med heat, cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 to 20 mins. Chop up and stir in the chocolate, til it melts in. Cover and simmer for another 5 mins. Makes 4 servings (1 cup each)TIP: I like to prepare the onions, meat and garlic the night before, then in the morning throw it all into the slow cooker (minus the chocolate), and cook on low for about 8 hours, adding the chocolate in during the last hour. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOTUSBLOSSOM126.


What's The Nutritional Info For Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili?

The nutritional information for Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 335.3
  • Total Fat: 9.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 32.5 mg
  • Sodium: 1,161.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.7 g
  • Protein: 25.2 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili?

Terra's 'secret ingredient' Chili is Mexican cuisine.


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