This week on "Genius Recipes," Kristen's joined by chili cook-off grand champion Jenn de la Vega. They're making a genius chili recipe that has layers of complex flavor, a refined texture, punchy spice, and, of course, all the homespun comforts of a traditional bowl of chili. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2U5n3gD

INGREDIENTS
1 pound (450 g) dry red beans
1 dried ancho chile
1 pound (0.5 kg) ground beef
2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
Olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
1/8 cup (15 g) cocoa powder
1/2 tablespoon (5 g) coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
1 tablespoon (10 g) masa harina (see Note)
Salt
1 bay leaf
1 smoked ham hock (see Note)
4 plum tomatoes, chopped (feel free to use canned whole peeled, chopped)
2 small Jamaica or Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 quart (950 ml) beef broth
1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt
1 bar dark chocolate

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