R.O.D.-Chocolate Chilli

I got this from KitchenParade.com.
This would be best made at least a day ahead so that you can skim off the fat and the flavors can meld (like all chillis).
Don’t be afraid of the spice/chocolate combination – it softens and deepens the warmth from the chili powder and Tabasco.

CHOCOLATE CHILI

Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Total preparation time: 2 hours
Makes 12 cups

·                            1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef

·                            1-1/2 cup chopped onion

·                            1 cup chopped tomatoes (15 oz can)

·                            6 ounces tomato paste

·                            1 quar****er (or less for a thicker chili)

·                            1 tablespoon vinegar

·                            1 teaspoon Tabasco

·                            1 – 3 tablespoons chili powder (start with 1 tablespoon, add to taste)

·                            3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

·                            1/2 teaspoon cumin

·                            1/2 teaspoon marjoram

·                            1/2 teaspoon coriander

·                            2 teaspoons salt

·                            1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

·                            1 bay leaf

Cook ground beef and onion until meat is cooked. Drain fat. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, vinegar and Tabasco. Stir spices, salt and cocoa powder together in small dish. Stir into chili and add bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-1/2 - 2 hours. Remove bay leaf.

NUTRITION ESTIMATE Per Cup: 111Cal; 13g Protein; 4g Tot Fat; 1g Sat Fat; 7g Carb; 2g Fiber; 633mg Sodium; 51mg Cholesterol