Chocolate Chili

By GadgetGirl

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• Two 15-ounce cans ranch-style beans, undrained
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• Optional garnishes: Sour cream, shredded cheese, minced chives

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add the onions, chili powder and cumin, and stir together. Add the cocoa, garlic and jalapenos, mix together and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add in the ranch-style beans, cayenne pepper and oregano, and cook for another minute. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese and chives if desired.