Chocolaty chili

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOil,vegetable
1Onion,medium,finely chopped
2Garlic cloves,finely chopped
1poundsBeef,coarse grind
1canKidney beans(16oz ea)
1canTomato puree(16oz ea)
1canTomato paste(6oz ea)
½cupGreen chiles,whole,domestic
½cupWater
2ouncesChocolate,bittersweet
2tablespoonsRed chile,hot-mild,ground
1teaspoonCumin
1Beef bouillon cube

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.

2. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.

3. Stir in the kidney beans, tomato puree, tomato paste, green chile, water, 1 ounce of the chocolate, ground chile, cumin and beef cube.

Mix well. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for ½ hour. Stir occasionally.

4. Stir in the remaining chocolate and continue cooking until it is thoroughly blended. Taste and adjust seasonings.