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                             Chocolate Chili

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Oil -- vegetable
   1                    Onion,medium -- finely chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves -- finely chopped
   1      pound         Beef -- coarse grind
   1      can           Kidney beans(16oz ea)
   1      can           Tomato puree(16oz ea)
   1      can           Tomato paste(6oz ea)
     1/2  cup           Green chiles,whole -- domestic
     1/2  cup           Water
   2      ounces        Chocolate -- bittersweet
   2      tablespoons   Red chile,hot-mild -- ground
   1      teaspoon      Cumin
   1                    Beef bouillon cube

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 1/2 hour.
Stir occasionally.

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

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