Description
This isn’t your average chili—it’s your new signature dish. Rich ground beef, hearty beans, caramelized vegetables, and a whisper of dark chocolate ice cream melt into one unforgettable, deeply satisfying bowl. Game day, snow day, or Tuesday—you need this in your life.
Ingredients
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4 tbsp olive oil
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2 red onions, diced
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2 red + 2 orange bell peppers, diced
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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3 lbs ground beef (80/20)
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6 tbsp tomato paste
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6 tbsp chili powder
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2 tbsp cumin
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4 tsp smoked paprika
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2 tbsp oregano
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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½ tsp grated nutmeg
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2 tsp kosher salt
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2 tsp black pepper
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2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
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2 (14 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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4 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed
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1½ cups dark chocolate ice cream (or 3 oz dark chocolate + ¼ cup cream)
Instructions
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Sauté Veggies: Heat oil in large pot. Add onions & peppers; sauté 8–10 mins.
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Brown Beef: Add beef, garlic, salt, pepper. Cook until browned, 7–8 mins.
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Spice Bloom: Stir in tomato paste & all spices. Cook 2–3 mins until fragrant.
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Add Tomatoes & Beans: Pour in all tomatoes & beans. Stir well, scraping pot bottom.
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Simmer: Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 30 mins, stirring occasionally.
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Chocolate Finale: Off heat, stir in ice cream (or chocolate + cream) until melted. Return to low heat, simmer 10 more mins.
Notes
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No ice cream? Use 3 oz dark chocolate + ¼ cup cream.
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Meat-free? Sub lentils + mushrooms + veggie broth.
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Make ahead: Even better the next day! Freezes like a dream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 cal Per Serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g