Mayan Spice Chocolate Chili

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Shared by Saratoga Chocolate Co.

Serves 8-10

Prep time: 20

Cook time: 1 hr

Ingredients

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1.5 lb ground Longlesson beef*
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 orange pepper, diced
• 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 2 large onions*, diced
• 2 jalapenos seeded and minced
• 3 cloves garlic*, minced
• 1.5 Tbsp Chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1-15 oz can of diced tomatoes (locally grown & canned if possible!)
• 1 small can tomatoes paste
• 2 cups beef broth, more water if needed
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 1 can pinto beans
• ¼ cup Saratoga Chocolate Co. Mayan Spice Hot Chocolate mix*
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a well oiled dutch oven brown beef on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes, dusting with salt and pepper for flavor.  
2. Set aside beef in a bowl. In the same Dutch oven, add a touch of oil and saute onions, pepper, and jalapeno until softened.
3. Add back the beef, and sprinkle the mixture with spices. Cook for 2 minutes. Add in beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and broth and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in the hot chocolate mixture and stir well. Cover a let simmer for 1 hour.
4. Serve over rice, topped with cilantro, sour cream, and/or an over-easy egg. Enjoy!