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1
onion, peeled and chopped
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garlic cloves, peeled and minced
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carrots, peeled and chopped
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stalks celery, chopped
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green or red peppers (or a combination), diced
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15 oz. cans black beans or kidney beans, with juice
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28 oz. can whole tomatoes in juice
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1 1/2
tsp. paprika
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3
Tb. chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoon
cumin
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1/2 teaspoon
dried oregano
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1 teaspoon
sea salt
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1 tablespoon
organic unsweetened cocoa powder
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1-2 ounce
60-70% dark chocolate, grated- optional, mixed in before serving
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Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, green peppers, beans, tomatoes, and spices to your crockpot. Stir and break the tomatoes into smaller chunks. Cook on high for an hour or two, and then reduce to lower temperature setting for 8 hours or overnight.
Ask the hotline about this step!Add salt, and then taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Mix in the cocoa powder and chocolate before serving.
Ask the hotline about this step!To serve, top with sour cream or creme fraiche, shredded cheddar cheese, minced green onions, minced cilantro, diced avocado, fresh salsa or your garnish or choice.
Ask the hotline about this step!Yay! So glad you liked it. Reminds me I need to make this again really soon...I love the idea of the sweet potato ;)
I've made this before for a client (I am a personal chef) and am making it again for a new one. I used very, very dark chocolate (80%!) and added it before I put the chili in its delivery dish. I also added some gorgeous purple and yellow carrots. It was totally a hit and am excited to wake up smelling this cooking in the pot again.
Thanks for letting me know, Brenna...I am happy you (and your clients) enjoy this recipe!
Mmm, this sounds wonderful. I love adding chocolate/cocoa powder to chili - it adds such nice depth.
Aldo Sohm is the award-winning Chef Sommelier at Le Bernardin in NYC.
A rainy Monday today, but I came home to the warm, enticing smell of this chili cooking in my crockpot. It was absolutely delicious, not to mention healthy and oh so easy to put together this morning. The cocoa/chocolate did add a wonderful depth that didn't overpower the chili like I think it sometimes can. Next time I may add a diced potato or sweet potato for extra heartiness.