Chocolate Chili

By krystallondon

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
• 1.25 oz taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 jar (16 oz) thick and chunky salsa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 minutes.

2. Add beef, chiles and seasoning mix. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until meat is browned.

3. Stir in tomatoes, salsa, water, chocolate chips, almonds and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. REduce heat to low.

simmer 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minute. Add beans; heat 15 minutes longer or until beans are heated through.