Name: 30-Minute Chocolate-Espresso Beef and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1½ lbs (680 g) lean ground beef; 2 medium-large yellow onions, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 6 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz/794 g) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup (240 ml) water; 1½ tablespoons instant espresso powder; 1½ tablespoons pure honey (preferably local); 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1¼ teaspoons coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon hickory smoked sea salt (see Note); ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 (15.5 oz/439 g) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained; Optional garnishes: avocado, chopped parsley or cilantro, shredded or crumbled cheese, sour cream, etc.