Wild Thyme – Hot Cha Cha Chocolate Chili con Cinnamon

Hot Cha Cha Chocolate Chili con Cinnamon

Ingredients

Canola Oil Spray

2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/4 pounds ground Laura’s Lean Beef

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoons ancho chile powder

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1//4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 (15-ounce) cans no salt added pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 chipotle chiles, minced and seeded

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with canola cooking spray. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, and beef to pan; sautà 8 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Add sugar and next 11 ingredients (through chipotle) to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate, stirring to melt. Makes 8 X 1 1/4 cups chili

Delicious! Spicy!