Chocolate Chili

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are tender, just about 3 minutes. Add chiles, taco seasoning mix and ground beef. Cook beef, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until browned.
2. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, water, salsa, chocolate chips and almonds. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Stir every 10-15 minutes to combine the flavors. Add beans and heat an additional 15 minutes.

olive oil, onion, garlic, green chilies, taco seasoning mix, lean ground beef, tomatoes, cinnamon, water, chunky salsa, semisweet chocolate chips, almonds, pinto beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-chili-283527 (may not work)