Chocolate-Enhanced Chili with Chorizo

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Step 1

Warm a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until it’s just a little crispy, which should take about 5 minutes. Once done, take it out and set it aside. Next, lower the heat to medium and add the chorizo to the same pot. Cook it until it’s nicely browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, then drain and set it aside with the bacon.

Step 2

Now, cook the ground sirloin in the pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it browns and making sure there’s no pink left—this will take around 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Return the bacon and chorizo to the pot, then add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and a pinch of cinnamon.

Step 3

Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat to let it simmer. Add the jalapeños, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let the chili cook gently for about two hours, stirring every now and then so the flavors can really come together. Once it’s rich and thick, it’s ready to serve.