There are plenty of different ways to make chili, but one unexpected means of boosting flavors involves a sweet ingredient, ...

ground beef (I only use grass-fed ... and water. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, unsweetened cocoa powder, chipotle powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

but it was very similar to this coarsely textured chili of beef and red kidney beans. The amount and type of hot chile pepper—serrano, jalapeño, or the fiery habañero--is up to you and your family's ...