Chili IV

My mother was given this recipe by a friend years ago. I've made it for many occasions...perfect for Super Bowl parties (Go Rams!) or taking to work. I have yet to prepare it without getting multiple requests for the recipe. It's a great recipe to freeze or make ahead -- it tastes great the second day!

• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a deep skillet or large saucepan, cook beef with oil and salt over medium heat until brown.

Step 2

Meanwhile, puree French onion soup in a blender until smooth.

Step 3

Drain meat. Stir pureed soup into meat, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in chili powder, cumin, pepper, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beans until well combined. Stir in cocoa and cola. Heat through and serve.