• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Together as Family

  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Easy Meal Plans
  • Meet My Family
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Meet My Family
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • Meet My Family
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Beef » Taco Chili Recipe

    Taco Chili Recipe

    Published : August 5, 2020 Updated : October 26, 2020 by Together As Family 1 Comment

    Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe Print Recipe

    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

    TACO CHILI RECIPE

    Yes I am posting a taco chili recipe in August! It's a hundred degrees outside and I am sitting here eating this chili. And it's so yummy and I don't regret it at all!

    But seriously, I make and eat soup and chili year round. I really don't care how hot it is outside. Pair it with some cornbread and it's basically my favorite meal ever. 

    I always say that if I had to pick my last meal then it would be chili loaded with all the toppings and cornbread with honey butter.

    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE TACO CHILI

    I love this taco chili because it simmers for an hour on the stove top. Once you have it made in the pot and it's simmering, it's a totally hands off meal. 

    Simmering chili on the stove top is the best way to thicken it, infuse it with all the flavor, and let the flavors all come together. One thing I can promise for sure is that if you don't let it simmer for an hour the flavor will not be as good. 

    • Olive Oil
    • Onion, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, & Salt
    • Ground Beef
    • Beef Broth
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Petite Diced Tomatoes
    • Black Beans
    • Pinto Beans
    • Frozen Corn
    • Cumin
    • Chili Powder
    • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

    The cocoa powder is the secret ingredient and don't leave it out! Adding cocoa powder to chili gives it this deep flavor and makes a dark brown chili. You can't taste the cocoa powder at all so don't worry about that.

    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.  

    MY TIPS FOR THIS RECIPE

    - If you don't like black beans or pinto beans then substitute with another type of bean. These are typical 'taco soup' beans which is why I love them in this taco chili recipe. 

    - If you want some spice then add some cayenne pepper in with the cumin and chili powder. You could also garnish the chili with jalapeno or shredded Pepper Jack cheese. 

    - Don't skimp on the simmering time. Let it simmer, covered, for the full 1 hour. It will get nice & thick, and the flavor will develop. If it simmers longer than 1 hour then it will be pretty thick. 

    - Leftovers reheat well. I microwave mine and always have to add just a tablespoon of water to help thin it out. The chili will thicken quite a bit as it refrigerates. 

    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

    TRY THESE OTHER CHILI RECIPES

    • white bean turkey chili
    • the best classic chili recipe
    • slow cooker southwest chicken chili
    • baked bean & beef chili
    • 8 can chicken chili
    • taco ranch chicken chili
    • the pioneer woman chili
    • texas chili
    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

    Jessica
    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 (1.5 cups each) people
    Calories 301 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion finely diced
    • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
    • ½ cup thinly sliced celery
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 lb lean ground beef I use 93/7
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
    • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
    • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained & rinsed
    • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans drained & rinsed
    • 1½ cups frozen corn
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and salt. Stir together and let soften for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the ground beef. Crumble the ground beef as you cook it until it's no longer pink. Drain the excess grease and moisture.
    • Add the remaining ingredients into the pot and stir together. Bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Let it simmer for 1 hour.
    • Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla strips or chips.

    Notes

    I use baby carrots in this recipe. No need to peel them and they are already small in size so all you have to do is slice them thin!
    For the garlic you can fresh garlic that you mince or press. Use chopped garlic from a jar. Or use garlic paste from the tube. Either one will work fine. 
    This recipe has been tested wit full salt beef broth which is what the recipe calls for. If you use reduced-sodium broth you will have to taste and add salt as necessary. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 23gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 1078mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3352IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword one pot chili recipe, taco chili recipe
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @togetherasfamilyblog on Instagram

    Taco Chili cooks in one pot on the stove! Ground beef, veggies, beans, and tomatoes simmer in a seasoned beef broth tomato base. The secret ingredient of cocoa powder makes this chili the best! Top with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

     

    « Strawberry Lemonade Cake
    Reese's Stuffed Monster Cookies »
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Trackbacks

    1. Easy Taco Soup - Together as Family says:
      June 13, 2022 at 11:58 pm

      […] more taco inspired dinner ideas be sure and try my Taco Salad Casserole, Taco Chili, and One Pot Taco […]

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome

    I am so glad that you are here. I love sharing recipes and I am very passionate about families sitting together at the table for dinner. Even if it's takeout or a homecooked meal, eat together! I hope I can help you find some delicious recipes that your family will love just as much as mine does.

    You might also like...

    Stack of pretzels bites on a white plate that look like the grinch.
    A glass pitcher of green punch with a tree and a grinch graphic in the background.
    A tin of pretzel bites with a Rolo and pecan.
    Close up of a snowman bark recipe with a hat, button, and pretzels sticks for the arms.
    Cookie cups that look like hot chocolate mugs sitting on a white plate.
    Stack of brownie cookies on a white plate.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    As seen on...

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ