Mexican Chocolate Chili

This chocolate chili was adapted from an old recipe my mother used for family gatherings. Because you make it in a slow cooker it is easy to transport to a party. It's flavorful and I promise everyone will ask for this recipe!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot water
• ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 pound ground round
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground round and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer beef and onions to a slow cooker. Stir in water, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chocolate chips, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook on High until chili begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook until thick, about 2 hours.