Slow Cooker Beef and Chorizo Chili with Dark Chocolate

A rich and flavorful chili made in a slow cooker with beef, chorizo, and a touch of dark chocolate for depth. Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

6 hours 20 minutes - 8 hours 20 minutes (low) or 3 hours 20 minutes - 4 hours 20 minutes (high)

Calories

735 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£3.11/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5lbsGround Beef(80/20 blend)

£6.75

1lbMexican Chorizo(Removed from casing)

£4.50

1largeYellow Onion(Diced)

£0.60

1largeGreen Bell Pepper(Diced)

£0.75

1largeRed Bell Pepper(Diced)

£0.85

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

28ozDiced Tomatoes(Undrained)

£1.20

6ozTomato Paste

£0.55

15ozDark Red Kidney Beans(Drained and rinsed)

£0.65

15ozBlack Beans(Drained and rinsed)

£0.65

1cupBeef Broth(Low Sodium)

£0.40

2tbspChili Powder

£0.20

2tspCumin

£0.15

1tspSmoked Paprika

£0.15

1tspDried Oregano

£0.10

0.3tspCayenne Pepper(Adjust to taste)

£0.05

2ozDark Chocolate(70% cacao or higher, chopped)

£0.75

1tspSalt(Or to taste)

0.5tspBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£18.65

£3.11 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chorizo over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a slow cooker.
4.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
5.
Stir well to combine all ingredients.
6.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
7.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Let it melt and stir until fully incorporated.
8.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
9.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, avocado, and tortilla chips.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

735 kcal / 3075 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

55g

110% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12 g

40% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

1300 mg

57% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

You can use other types of beans, such as pinto beans, if you prefer.

If the chili is too thick, add a little more beef broth to reach your desired consistency.

The chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Freeze leftover chili for up to 3 months.

Cooking Equipment

Slow Cooker

Large Skillet

Wine Pairings

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