Mexican Chocolate Chili

I made this dish for our dinner club last night & it came out well.  I think that next time though, I'd play w/the spices a bit more.  It's made to be sweeter, but I would have liked a bit more spice.     Mexican Chocolate Chili

Rated: Submitted By: saraeudy Photo By: catastrophiccook Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours 45 Minutes Servings: 6

"This tasty slow cooker chili takes on south-of-the-border flavor when chocolate is added to the pot."

Ingredients:

1 pound ground round 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup hot water 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and

drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.	Combine ground round and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
2.	Transfer cooked beef and onions to slow cooker. Stir in water, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chocolate chips, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook on High until chili begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook until thick, about 2 hours.

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