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Mom's Award-Winning Chili

Ground beef and pork simmer with tomatoes, pinto beans, warm spices, and bay leaves before chocolate and masa harina thicken the chili.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 12 servings
Calories 393 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 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
 

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef and pork. Increase heat and cook, stirring, until fully browned.
  • Add diced tomatoes, pinto beans, and bay leaves. Simmer for 90–120 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves. Stir in chocolate and masa harina. Cook for 5–10 minutes until well blended and thickened.

Notes

For a spicier version, add cayenne or chopped jalapeños. Chili can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 27.8gProtein: 20.8gFat: 23.1gSaturated Fat: 8.3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 796mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 6.6g