Title: Chocolaty Chili
Categories: Chili
Yield: 2 Servings

2	tb	Oil,vegetable
1		Onion,medium,finely chopped
2		Garlic cloves,finely chopped
1	lb	Beef,coarse grind
1	cn	Kidney beans(16oz ea)
1	cn	Tomato puree(16oz ea)
1	cn	Tomato paste(6oz ea)
1/2	c	Green chiles,whole,domestic
1/2	c	Water
2	oz	Chocolate,bittersweet
2	tb	Red chile,hot-mild,ground
1	ts	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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