Chocolaty Chili

1 Onion,medium,finely chopped

2 Garlic cloves,finely chopped

1 lb Beef,coarse grind

1 cn Kidney beans(16oz ea)

1 cn Tomato puree(16oz ea)

1 cn Tomato paste(6oz ea)

1/2 c Green chiles,whole,domestic

1/2 c Water

2 oz Chocolate,bittersweet

2 T Red chile,hot-mild,ground

1 t Cumin

1 Beef bouillon cube

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent. 2. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook,

stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. 3. Stir in the kidney beans, tomato puree, tomato paste, green chile,

1 ounce of the chocolate, ground chile, cumin and beef cube. Mix well. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1/2 hour. Stir occasionally.

4. Stir in the remaining chocolate and continue cooking until it is