Choclate in Chilli Con Carni

[.R2D2]

I make a pretty mean chilli and I was looking at a recipe online to see how other people makes there's and I noticed one of them had put a piece of chocolate in theirs. Many people commented on how nice it was and that they will do it from then on but I'm not to sure and I don't want to ruin a perfectly good chilli when my family come over tomorrow. Has anyone else done it, is it really that nice?

[LordGrover]

I've heard that before, though not tried it.
Let us know how you get on.

[anonymous-user]

I always put good quality Dark chocolate in mine (about 25g for a chilli for 4), and everybody who tries it seems to like it. Plenty of Cinnamon as well, I put too much in by mistake once it was even better than normal, so I do it all the time now!

[V8mate]

Has to be dark chocolate; 70%+. A few chunks fo CDM aren't going to cut it.

[f13ldy]

I followed a recipe that had decent dark chocolate added as well a full
can of lager.

It was lovely!

[.R2D2]

V8mate said:

Has to be dark chocolate; 70%+. A few chunks fo CDM aren't going to cut it.

I've got 75% dark organic choc on standby

[anonymous-user]

Yep! loads of dark chocolate, cinnamon and a little cumin! dont forget the chorizo either!

[.R2D2]

MonkeyMatt said:

Yep! loads of dark chocolate, cinnamon and a little cumin! dont forget the chorizo either!

Yea I do the chorizo too, definitely makes it better. Not heard of the cinnamon though, don't think I've tried it either.

[boobles]

Chilli & chocolate does go extremely well together.

[LordGrover]

Chocolate, cinnamon and chorizo?
ANyone have any recipes? I've been making the same old chilli for years so maybe it's time for a change...

[TonyHetherington]

Not too much though - i tried it and put something like 4 squares in for 4 people and it was slightly too much i think - more like 2 was needed.

[.R2D2]

As well as chilli powder, I also add chilli flakes and nando's peri peri extra hot. Oh and chilli kidney beans

[Akers]

I use a teaspoon of cocoa powder rather than chocolate. Cinnamon is a must. Not tried Chorizo, will have to give it a go, as my chilli receipe is always evolving!

[RizzoTheRat]

I'm not a fan of too much cinamon, doesn't need a lot. I put dark powdered coco in.

[gobuddygo]

A teaspoon of good quality cocoa powder is the way to go.

[grumbledoak]

A square of good quality dark chocolate per bowl, for me. And I use coriander seed, cumin, and de-seeded red chillies.


NB. This only works with beef; if you are forced into making a lentil version for a vegetablist it'll ruin it. So, feel free.

[CatherineJ]

I have made chilli before with bournville chocolate. To be honest it didn't seam to make much of a difference. I now put red wine into it instead.

Edited by CatherineJ on Wednesday 23 December 11:49

[.R2D2]

CatherineJ said:

I have made chilli before with bournville chocolate. To be honest it didn't seam to make much of a difference. I know put red wine into it instead.

I'm going to put red wine in as well

[bazking69]

I don't think I'd ever put chocolate in a CCC. I'm happy with the taste without a twist myself.

[Roger645]

If you have no chocolate a couple of cups of espresso works as well