Gabby Gourmet’s Southwestern Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

• 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 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.