Chipotle Dark Chocolate Chili

Hearty chipotle dark chocolate chili made with ground meat, kidney beans, tomatoes, and spices, served in a rustic wooden bowl and showcasing a rich, thick texture.

Our easy Crock Pot Chili is sure to be a crowd pleaser with the bit of smoky heat from the Chipotle Olive Oil and a unique secret ingredient: Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar!

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp The Olive Tap's Chipotle Olive Oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/3 C The Olive Tap's Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 4 C assorted canned beans- your favorite (i.e. pinto, kidney, cannellini, black, navy) - drained and rinsed
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions:

In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion in the Chipotle Olive Oil over medium high heat until translucent.  Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds longer then add to the bottom of your slow cooker.  In the same skillet, add the beef; once it begins to brown, add the Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and continue to cook it until the juices are mostly evaporated and evenly browned, then add to the slow cooker.  Stir in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and cook on low for about 5-6 hours.

Serve with your favorite toppings (sour cream, cheese, avocado, green onions, cilantro)

Products featured in this recipe
A bottle of Chipotle Olive Oil from The Olive Tap with olives and leaves with an inset showing a whole chipotle pepper next to a pile of crushed pepper.

Chipotle Olive Oil

Chipotle Olive Oil
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Bottle of The Olive Tap Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar with grapes in front of a wooden barrel indicating a sweetness scale of four.

Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar

Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
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