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.
Why this dish is good for you
Beef provides high-quality iron for blood formation. Beans are rich in fiber and plant-based protein, promote digestion, and are microbiome-friendly. Cocoa has antioxidant properties. The dish is energizing, high in fiber, and good for the cardiovascular system and cellular protection.
Ingredients
- Beef((ground))250
- Beans((kidney))200
- Tomatoes((chopped))400
- Onion100 g
- Garlic6 g
- Bell pepper((red))150 g
- Vegetable broth150
- Cocoa((unsweetened))1
- Cumin1
- Chili powder0.5
- Olive oil (extra virgin)5 g
Method
- 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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