CHILI CON CARNE WITH CHOCOLATE

CHILI CON CARNE WITH CHOCOLATE image

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 Tbl. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 lb. ground turkey
2 Tbl. tomato paste
2 tsp. ancho chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 Tbl. cocoa powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp black peppers
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped plus 2 tsp. adobo sauce
1 bottle beer
1 28 oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1.5 cups chicken stock
1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
Sliced jalapenos and grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Heat olive in a Dutch oven. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium high. Add turkey, and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon. 2. Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, salt, pepper, chipotles and adobe sauce. Stir, and cook 1 minute longer. Add beer, tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a brisk simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. 3. Add beans and chocolate. Simmer 10 minutes more or until desired thickness is reached. Serve hot with sliced jalapenos and grated sharp Cheddar cheese.