Seriously good chili for cold winter days!
2 T olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 t chopped garlic
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 can diced tomatoes
1 jar (16 oz) Ortega Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 c water
1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c slivered almonds
1 t ground cinnamon
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
Heat oil over medium heat in large pot until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until unions are tender, about 3 minutes.
Add beef, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until meat is browned.
Stir in tomatoes, salsa, water, chocolate chips, almonds and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes. Add beans, heat 15 minutes longer or until beans are heated through.
Makes 8 servings.
Garnish with crumbled taco shells, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro and diced tomatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Start to Finish: 1.5 hours
