Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili
Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili brings together layers of heat, richness, and sweetness in every spoonful. Bacon and chorizo deepen the meaty base, while tomatoes and beans balance the spice; a touch of unsweetened chocolate adds a silky, bittersweet finish. Perfect for game day or a cozy winter dinner when you want a bold, crowd-pleasing pot.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 20 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the bacon in the hot pot until browned and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain the grease and set the bacon aside.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and add the chorizo to the stockpot; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain the grease and set the chorizo aside.
- 3
Cook and stir the ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.
- 4
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and add the kidney beans, black beans, jalapeños, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended, about 2 hours.
- Calories 566.59 kcal High 28%
- Protein 41.88 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 39.28 g 14%
- Total Fat 29.34 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 11.42 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 132.84 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1411.15 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 10.03 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 8.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.9 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.34 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 1062.13 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 120.76 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 13.56 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili is made with 17 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 566.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 566.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili healthy?
- Smoky Chorizo and Chocolate Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 566.59 calories and 41.88 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1411.15 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.42 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Chocolate, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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