Black Bean Chili with Chocolate

OK, Ladies and Gentlemen... Here is the newest chili we (and I mean Brecken) put together.

Brecken grabbed this bad boy off the internet and made a few changes to make it awesome.

Here is the dirt.

Yield: 8-10 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons olive oil
*1 large white onion, peeled and chopped
*1 tbsp minced garlic
*12 oz carrots, peeled and chopped
*12 oz stalks celery, chopped
*4 jalapenos minced
*12 cups black beans, with liquid
*12 cups of fire roasted tomatoes
*1/4 cup tablespoons chili powder
*3 teaspoon cumin
*2 teaspoon cinnamon
*1/4 cup cocoa powder
*2 tbsp sugar

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil over a medium flame in a large soup pot. Add onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
2. Add carrots, celery, and hot chile to the pot along with the beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon. Stir well, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and mix in the cocoa powder and optional grated chocolate. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary, before serving.
4. Serve as is, or topped with garnishes such as shredded cheddar cheese, minced green onions, minced cilantro, diced avocado, fresh salsa, and/or sour cream.

The original recipe called for a little dark chocolate too, but it wasn't added to ours.
*2 tablespoons 60-70% dark chocolate, preferably organic and fair-trade, grated- optional


Let us know what you think.  We will do this one again!