Warm Beef Bean Chili with Cocoa

A hearty and warming chili with tender beef, fiber-rich beans, and a hint of cocoa for special depth. Perfect for cold evenings.

• 40 minutes
• 2 servings
• Main course

• gluten-free
• lactose-free
• omnivore
• rich in iron
• high in protein
• high in fibre
• aids digestion
• microbiome-friendly
• antioxidant
• energy
• heart-healthy
• cell-protective

Ingredients

• 250 g Beef ((ground))
• 200 g Beans ((kidney))
• 400 g Tomatoes ((chopped))
• 100 g Onion
• 6 g Garlic
• 150 g Bell pepper ((red))
• 150 g Vegetable broth
• 1 piece Cocoa ((unsweetened))
• 1 piece Cumin
• 0.5 piece Chili powder
• 5 g Olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown the ground beef until crumbly and well cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, beans, and vegetable broth. Stir in cocoa, cumin, and chili powder.
4. Bring everything to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes to let the flavors combine and the chili thicken.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, optionally with some yogurt or sour cream.

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