Chocolaty Chilichili 2 tablespoon oil,vegetable 1 onion,medium,finely chopped 2 garlic cloves,finely chopped 1 lb beef,coarse grind 1 can kidney beans(16oz ea) 1 can tomato puree(16oz ea) 1 can tomato paste(6oz ea) 1/2 cup green chiles,whole,domestic 1/2 cup water 2 oz chocolate,bittersweet 2 tablespoon red chile,hot-mild,ground 1 teaspoon 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, water, 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 thoroughly blended. Taste and adjust seasonings. |
