Chili Con Carne y Chocolate
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 onions, chopped
2 pounds / 1 kg minced beef
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 cans (14 oz / 400 g each) tomatoes
2-4 red chilies, chopped
1 red sweet pepper, chopped
4 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
2 bay leaves
2-3 teaspoons salt
1-2 cans (14 oz / 400 g each) beans (red, white or black), drained
2 oz bittersweet chocolate
Cheddar cheese for garnishing (optional)
Method
1. Cook the minced beef, onion and garlic in olive oil.
2. Stir in tomatoes, chili, sweet pepper, salt and spices and cook for 15-30 minutes.
3. Add more chili, salt or spices as required.
4. Add beans and cook until heated.
5. Add chocolate, mix well when melted.
6. Serve with rice, cheddar cheese and a salad.
