Baja Chili

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 minutes or until well done. stir frequently to crumble meat. drain in colander and rinse with cool water to further reduce fat if desired. remove cooked meat to a large bowl.
• 2 to sauté pan, add onion, green pepper and garlic and sauté until tender. add tomatoes with juice and cook for 3 minutes more.
• 3 add oregano, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar and hot sauce. cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
• 4 add beans and meat and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. add salt and pepper before serving if desired.