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Secret Ingredient chili

List of Ingredients




1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2-3 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 c. chopped parsley
28 oz. can stewed tomatoes, cut up
2 c. V-8 or tomato juice
1 large can chili beans or kidney beans
1 T. cocoa powder or 1/2 square unsweetened chocolate



Recipe



Brown ground beef and drain off fat. Add onions, garlic and green pepper and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and parsley and cook, stirring gently, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato juice. Also add 11/2 cups hot water. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, adding more water or tomato juice as needed. Stir and add cocoa and beans. Simmer for at least another 30 minutes, uncovered.

Yield: Serves 4

posted by Cynthia Bowan on Family Fare