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  1. Yesss! I love the flavor that a touch of cocoa can add to soups & stews & sauces! This sounds sooo good! And huge plus that it’s in the crockpot!

  2. I’m always up for a hearty slow cooker stew in the winter. Being a pescetarian, someone that doesn’t eat meat, I’m surprised I’ve never made bean stew, but all that changes this week. The forecast calls rain, and I need something hearty and healthy to keep me warm. This recipe fits the bill! Can’t wait to try it.

  3. You girls did enjoy this stew, every last spoonful!!!! I love that it’s primarily leftovers from your pantry. I’m needing to cook down the contents of my pantry because we are moving soon. So I’m def. taking notes here. I can imagine the cocoa really adds a depth and richness. I’ll be caramelizing onions for a recipe I’m making tomorrow. Sure hope it comes out as great as this stew! Have a wonderful week my friend! XO

  4. Not only do I love the recipe and all the ingredients, the ease and fact that the is a “munch on” any time meal is wonderful. Healthy and warming in these winter months.

  5. Lol- I love that saying, “a lot of spice is always nice”, I’m totally stealing that. 😉 And you are right, chocolate for dinner does look a lot different than it used to! My dad, back in the day, would have said chocolate for dinner looked like a pint of ice cream. LOVE this stew, Shashi! So much flavor and such a great way to empty out the pantry! Looks absolutely delicious, my friend! Cheers!

  6. I am all about a cupboard-cleaning adventure…and this slow cooker stew sounds like the way to go! Normally I too would turn my nose up at chocolate for dinner, but it totally works in stews and similar dishes (like that Cincinnati Chili I posted back in the fall….crazy stuff!) This sounds like my kind of meal. Let the slow cooker sit there and do all the work, and then just enjoy the benefits! Also, the dry roasted garam masala? Pure genius! I totally need to try that next time. (Speaking of roasting, I saw roasted cinnamon in the store the other day…intriguing, right?)

  7. Oh my goodness, YES!!!!!!! I love any type of bean and this looks amazing! I’m with you – a lotta spice is always nice! The more the better 🙂 And the garam masala and cocoa powder must add a delicious flavour to the dish. I can smell it now! Plus, you put cheese on top?! Oh the possibilities. As soon as I read the suggestion of nachos I knew I have to make this! I’m all for making a big pot of something and eating throughout the week. Just the past Sunday I made a huge slow cooker pot of soup and it is just so darn convenient to have all week for lunches. Pinning this one and can’t wait to make. Love it!!

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