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Russian Black Bread

Russian Black Bread

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ingredients into the bread machine in order suggested by the manufacturer.
  2. 2 Use the whole wheat, regular crust setting.
  3. 3 After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on a cake rack, and allow to cool for 1 hour before slicing.

By Mary

Cocoa Fried Chicken

Cocoa Fried Chicken

3.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and cocoa powder in a shallow dish or plate. One by one, coat chicken pieces in flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, then in seasoned bread crumbs.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Fry coated chicken pieces in oil until cooked through and juices run clear (approximately 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

By Roddy Pattison

Dark Saucy Chicken

Dark Saucy Chicken

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and soy sauce. Stir in the cocoa, cilantro, sage, and almonds. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, toss together the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook 15 minutes, until juices run clear. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce mixture until heated through. Top with the peppers, tomatoes, and cheese to serve.

By KEOKELIGHTSBANE13

Honey Brown Rolls or Loaves

Honey Brown Rolls or Loaves

4.1

Prep
70 min
Cook
15 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the water, sugar, butter, honey, bread flour, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, salt, and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set the machine for the dough setting, start, and allow machine to complete cycle.
  2. 2 Remove the bread pan with dough from the machine, and set pan into warm water (about 90 degrees F, 32 degrees C). Cover the top of the pan with a towel, and allow the bread to rise in the pan until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, punch down, and divide into 12 equal pieces for rolls, or 3 pieces for small loaves. Form the dough into balls. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place the baking sheet into a warm place, and allow to rise until bread is doubled, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spray the inside of the preheated oven with water, and immediately place rolls in oven. Bake until rolls are light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. For loaves, bake until browned and they sound hollow when tapped, 20 to 25 minutes.

By SER

Paleo Turkey-Cashew Chili

Paleo Turkey-Cashew Chili

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir garlic and sofrito into the onion; saute until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes more. Push the mixture to the side of the saucepan.
  2. 2 Break turkey into pieces and add to the saucepan in the space free of the onion mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir tomatoes, water, and about 3/4 of the tomato paste into the turkey mixture until even in color; add cashews, chili powder, cumin, and cocoa powder. Stir mixture to incorporate seasoning, place the lid on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer, stirring frequently and adding water to thin as desired, until the tomatoes are breaking down, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.

By MelissaMC

Beef Chili (No Beans)

Beef Chili (No Beans)

2.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
140 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil. When oil is shimmering, add onions. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Crumble ground beef into the pot. Stir to combine and cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, oregano, allspice, ancho chili powder, and salt; stir until well combined. Mix in tomato paste and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.

By Sacred Plates

Vegan Wacky Cake

Vegan Wacky Cake

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. 2 Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda together into a bowl; beat in water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before removing from cake pan, about 1 hour.

By Quentin Whitcomb

Instant Pot® Venison and Bean Chili

Instant Pot® Venison and Bean Chili

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add ground venison and pepper; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, and black beans; stir to combine.
  2. 2 Mix in onion and garlic, and then add cocoa powder, marjoram, chili powder, parsley, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Stir until well combined and cancel Saute function.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

By Valerie Martin

Chef John's Turkey Chili

Chef John's Turkey Chili

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
100 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the spice mix: Mix ancho chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, chipotle pepper, oregano, cocoa powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Make the chili: Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground turkey and garlic. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up any large chunks, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in spice mixture. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato purée and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until turkey meat is broken down, about 1 hour. Stir in beans, and continue to simmer until flavors have blended, 20 to 30 more minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Pumpernickel Bread II

Pumpernickel Bread II

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix well bread flour, rye flour, cornmeal, salt, yeast, cocoa, and brown sugar. Add milk, oil, and molasses. Mix thoroughly. When mixed well enough that the dough holds together, knead by hand 15-20 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover, let rise in bowl 30 minutes. Punch down, form, and place into 9 1/2x5 inch pan. Cover with damp cloth and let rise about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven 25 to 30 minutes, covering top with aluminum foil last 10 minutes.

By Clem Zulinski

Pot Roast Caribe

Pot Roast Caribe

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
480 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the roast into the hot oil and cook, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and place in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook garlic and onions in the skillet in the meat drippings until tender. Stir in the salt and tomato sauce. Combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and orange zest; stir into the tomato sauce. Pour the tomato sauce over the roast in the slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.

By Amalloch

Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Espresso-Honey Glace

Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Espresso-Honey Glace

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine brown sugar, espresso powder, salt, honey powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cocoa powder, and ground chipotle for the rub in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and transfer 1 tablespoon rub into a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place pork tenderloin on a work surface and trim off any silver skin. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the larger portion of coffee spice rub all over tenderloin, patting it on with your fingertips. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and rub it in. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork tenderloin until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast tenderloin until slightly pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest park of the tenderloin should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon reserved coffee spice rub, water, demi-glace, Dijon mustard, and honey powder for the sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Slice tenderloin into rounds and drizzle with sauce.

By Culinary Envy

Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potato, bell pepper, chicken, tomatoes, and 2 cups of water. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Dissolve flour in 2 tablespoons water, and stir in to boiling stew. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 10 to 20 minutes. Stir the stew occasionally to keep it from sticking.
  2. 2 Once the potatoes are done, stir in corn and kidney beans. Cook a few minutes until hot, then stir in cilantro before serving.

By RCKim

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Kidney Beans

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Kidney Beans

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
245 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey, onions, and Anaheim chile peppers in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and transfer turkey mixture to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Mix kidney beans, Mexican-style tomato sauce, chili powder, cornmeal, garlic, onion flakes, cocoa powder, cumin, ground black pepper, sugar, parsley, oregano, beef base, red pepper flakes, and coriander into turkey mixture. Add enough water to reach desired consistency.
  3. 3 Cook on High for 4 hours (or on Low for 8 to 10 hours).

By JARRIE

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Combine sweet potatoes, chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until the outside is crunchy and inside is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Cook and stir remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ancho chile powder, cumin, and dried oregano together in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour tomatoes and water into the onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir black beans and cooled sweet potatoes into the onion-tomato mixture. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.

By John Mitzewich

Best No-Bean Chili

Best No-Bean Chili

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
130 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour coffee into a slow cooker and set slow cooker to High; add diced tomatoes, beer, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cocoa powder, chile powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onions, and garlic in the skillet until the beef is browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add to mixture in the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Slowly pour cornmeal into the slow cooker while stirring to assure no lumps.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours.

By Bob

Vegan Pumpkin Chili

Vegan Pumpkin Chili

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
480 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vegetable broth, kidney beans, pumpkin puree, black beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, red bell peppers, onion, tomato sauce, baby spinach, green chile peppers, olives, orange juice, garlic, vegetable oil, tomato paste, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, Mexican oregano, and coriander in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 8 hours.

By Raechel Valerius

Eggplant and Tomato Caponata

Eggplant and Tomato Caponata

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute eggplant, onion, and garlic until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, red wine, and capers and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf into eggplant mixture; simmer until thickened, 30 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if mixture becomes too thick. Remove bay leaf.

By CDKIRSHNER

Chris' Chili

Chris' Chili

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
105 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon grease into a large stainless steel soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir cubed round and sirloin steak meat in hot bacon grease until well browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in onion soup and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes, stirring to dissolve any browned flavor bits from the bottom of the pot.
  2. 2 Stir in kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to avoid burning the bottom. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in cola, pepper sauce, and cocoa. Simmer until flavors blend, about 20 more minutes. Serve hot.

By ChrisG

QOB Veggie Enchiladas

QOB Veggie Enchiladas

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine refried beans, enchilada sauce, cocoa powder, and molasses in a saucepan over low heat; stirring occasionally, simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, and jalapeno pepper until just soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Spread a thin layer of bean mixture to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. 5 Sprinkle about 1/4 cup pepperjack cheese across the center of each tortilla and top with about 2/3 cup vegetable mixture. Fold in two small opposite sides of each tortilla and carefully roll the tortillas around the vegetable filling; arrange in a single layer with the seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. 6 Pour remaining bean mixture evenly over the filled tortillas in the baking dish and spread to cover evenly.
  7. 7 Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

By J Stewart

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onion, raisins, garlic, sesame seeds, chopped chipotle pepper, peanut butter, and crushed tomatoes in slow cooker. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and cocoa powder. Place chicken in the sauce.
  2. 2 Cover; cook on Low until chicken is very tender, about 5 hours.

By ELAINE05

My Best Kid-Friendly Chili

My Best Kid-Friendly Chili

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
95 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place green bell pepper on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil bell pepper in the oven, turning every 5 minutes, until skin is blackened and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Transfer roasted pepper to a resealable plastic bag; seal and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and ground sausage in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer ground meat to a bowl.
  5. 5 Heat olive oil in the same Dutch oven over medium-low heat; cook and stir onions and garlic in the hot oil until onions are translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Carefully remove roasted pepper from the plastic bag and peel off the blackened layer; chop the pepper. Add chopped bell pepper, ground meat mixture, chili beans, coffee, green chiles, cocoa powder, cumin, and chili powder to the onion mixture; stir well. Simmer, stirring frequently, until warmed, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Stir crushed tomatoes and water into chili; season with salt. Bring to boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes. Remove cover and simmer until chili is thickened, about 30 more minutes.

By kaylabneedham

Chef John's Turkey Sloppy Joes

Chef John's Turkey Sloppy Joes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in butter until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Mix turkey and 1/2 cup cold water into onions. Cook and stir, breaking up the meat, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cocoa powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is cooked through and liquid is reduced and thick, 20 to 30 minutes, adding up to 1 cup water if needed.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven's broiler. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  5. 5 Toast hamburger buns under the preheated broiler until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove turkey mixture from the heat; mix in cheese and green onions. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.

By John Mitzewich

Pressure Cooker Chili

Pressure Cooker Chili

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground beef in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat; cook until brown and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove beef; drain off excess fat.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; stir in onion, green pepper, and jalapeño. Cook and stir until onion has softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Stir in browned beef, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, water, tomato paste, chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Lock the lid, bring the cooker up to pressure, reduce heat to maintain pressure, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the cooker from the heat, and let the pressure reduce on its own, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 When the pressure is fully released, remove the lid, stir the chili and serve.

By Spyce

Paleo Chili

Paleo Chili

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak chipotle pepper in boiling water until softened, about 10 minutes. Remove pepper from water and mince.
  2. 2 Melt coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir garlic and minced chipotle into onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir bison and sausage into onion mixture. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly, 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, and Worcestershire sauce into the bison mixture; add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors are blended, 10 minutes.

By Lnldad

Bry's Chocolate Lamb Chili

Bry's Chocolate Lamb Chili

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, cook onions and ground lamb in olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2 When onions are soft and meat browned, season with red pepper flakes, basil, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and beans. Increase heat to bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

By Bev

Cincinnati-Style Chili

Cincinnati-Style Chili

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté onion until tender. Mix in burger-style crumbles and garlic; cook until crumbles have browned.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, vinegar, chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa, hot pepper sauce, cinnamon, paprika, and allspice. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 While the sauce is thickening, bring a large pot of salted water to boil; place spaghetti in the water and bring it to a boil again. Cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  4. 4 Stir beans into chili and mix lightly.
  5. 5 Spoon cooked spaghetti into bowls and top with chili. Sprinkle with cheese.

By Karen C. Greenlee

Beef, Bean, and Beer Chili

Beef, Bean, and Beer Chili

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a large pot over high heat; drizzle in oil. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and salt in hot oil until beef is crumbly and browned and any released liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-high. Add chile powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture begins to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour in beer. Add water, tomato purée, cocoa powder, oregano, and cayenne; stir well. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in beans and poblano pepper. Simmer until peppers are tender and flavors have blended, about 30 minutes; add more water if chili becomes too thick.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

My Cinco de Mayo Chili

My Cinco de Mayo Chili

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
85 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and ground pork; cook and stir until completely browned, about 10 minutes. Drain as much grease as you can; return the pot to the heat.
  2. 2 Stir in sweet onions, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomatoes, beer, chili powder, cumin, green chile peppers, tequila, corn meal, jalapeño peppers, ancho chile pepper, cocoa powder, and salt; bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes have dissolved into liquid, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Stir in black beans and corn; continue cooking until hot, 10 to 15 minutes.

By AllieGeekPi

Turkey Chili Mac

Turkey Chili Mac

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until onion starts to soften and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cocoa powder, ground chipotle, oregano, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add spice mixture and garlic to onion; cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in 4 cups chicken broth, diced tomatoes with chiles, and tomato sauce; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Add turkey and more chicken broth if needed; cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes more.
  5. 5 Taste; adjust seasonings as needed. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Stir in pinto beans and elbow macaroni; cover pot tightly with a lid. Cook, covered, until pasta is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Turn off heat; remove lid and stir well. Cover; let sit for 5 minutes. Uncover; stir in Cheddar cheese and serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich