Chocolate Chili

• 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

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

ground beef, onions, chili powder, ground cumin, cocoa, garlic, peppers, beans, cayenne pepper, oregano, black beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, sour cream

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/chocolate-chili-recipe.html (may not work)