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23) Slow Cooker Beef Chili with Cocoa and Espresso

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion and garlic in a skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  2. Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, beans, and beef broth.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, espresso, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Stir once midway if possible.
  5. Taste and adjust salt before serving.