Roasted Green Chile Chili Con Carne with Beans

Ingredients:

· 2 T. oil

· 1 # ground beef

· 2 roasted green chiles, diced

· 1 onion, diced

· 5 cloves garlic, minced

· 4 oz. tomato paste

· 2 oz. dark chocolate

· 1 dark beer

· 3 C. V8

· 1 28 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes

· 1 chipotle pepper in adobo

· 1-2 can(s) of beans, drained and rinsed (kidney, black, or white – choice is yours)

· ½ T. cumin

· 1 T. southwest seasoning or chili powder

· Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Heat the 2 T. oil in a dutch oven and brown the ground beef. Remove to a bowl – keep the fat in the pot.

2. Add the roasted green chiles and onion and sweat for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes until fragrant

3. Add the tomato paste and let caramelize for 2-3 minutes. Do not let burn. Add the chocolate and let melt.

4. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir together well, bring to a boil and let simmer until thickened. Check for a final seasoning of salt and pepper.