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cocoa chili

Ingredients For cocoa chili

  • 4 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    cold water
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro
  • 1.5 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 2 tsp
    oregano
  • 3 Tbsp
    cocoa
  • 4 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 4
    bay leaves
  • 2
    minced garlic cloves
  • 2 c
    onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 5 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    tomato juice
  • 28 oz
    tomatoes, whole undrained, cut up
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne

How To Make cocoa chili

  • 1
    In an 8 quart saucepan or kettle, combine water, undrained tomatoes and tomato juice; begin cooking over medium heat.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt shortening then add beef and onion.
  • 3
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned; immediately add beef and onion to tomato mixture.
  • 4
    Add garlic, bay leaves, chili powder, cocoa, oregano, cumin, sugar, salt and cayenne.
  • 5
    Heat to boiling.
  • 6
    Reduce heat; simmer 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
  • 7
    Add additional water if chili gets too thick during cooking.
  • 8
    About 30 minutes before chili is done, add cilantro.
  • 9
    Mix flour with 1/3 cup water; add to chili.
  • 10
    Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until chili is thickened.
  • 11
    Remove bay leaves before serving.

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