MEXICAN CHILI

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Provided by Christy Vega

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

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1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef, preferably organic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Mexican chile paste (homemade or store-bought)
Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes, in juice
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
3 tablespoons unsweetened chopped chocolate
Crema
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Tortilla strips
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cayenne and chile paste and stir until the beef is coated with the seasonings. Add the tomatoes with their juices, beans, enchilada sauce and chocolate and stir. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Garnish the chili with your desired toppings and serve.