Beef and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green sweet pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons hot chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
•  Toasted baguette slices (optional)
•  Sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

•     In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain fat. Transfer meat mixture to a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes, beans, broth, cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
•     Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Top with baguette slices and green onions, if desired.

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