Gabby Gourmet’S Southwestern Chili

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can chunky-style tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika (sweet or hot)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 (4 ounce) chocolate candy bars (dark or light chocolate)
• hot sauce, such as Tabasco (optional)

1. In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the beef, onions, bell pepper, and garlic; stir and cook mixture for about 5 minutes.
2. Once onions and bell pepper are tender, add remaining ingredients along with a cup of water; if desired, add several dashes Tabasco sauce to taste; reduce heat and simmer chili for about 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

vegetable oil, lean ground beef, onions, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, chunkystyle, tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, salt, oregano, cumin, chocolate, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gabby-gourmet-s-southwestern-chili-174503 (may not work)