Description
Discover the magic of Mom’s Award-Winning Chili Recipe, a heartwarming dish that promises to be the star of your next gathering or cozy evening at home. This flavorful chili combines savory ground beef and chicken with a unique blend of spices, including chocolate for an unexpected depth and masa harina for a perfect thick texture. Whether you serve it in bowls, over rice, or in tacos, this recipe is sure to delight everyone at your table. It’s not only easy to prepare but also makes for excellent leftovers, as the flavors continue to develop overnight. Dive into this comforting meal that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons masa harina
- 2 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Stir in spices and cook for one minute.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Incorporate ground beef and chicken, browning completely.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and pinto beans; add bay leaves and bring to a simmer.
- Let simmer uncovered for 90-120 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves; stir in masa harina and chocolate, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg