Dessert: Chocolate Chili

Try Paula's meaty and flavorful Chocolate Chili for dinner

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, plus 2 teaspoons
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 (15 oz) cans ranch-style beans, undrained
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
4 cups tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth

Instructions

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.

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