CHILI WITH COCOA POWDER AND BEER RECIPES

Steps:

• "1. In a large saucepan brown 1 1/4 pounds of the ground meat (the beef and the pork), drain the fat. 2. Remove meat (the beef and the pork). Brown the rest of the ground meat, drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. 3. Add the garlic and onion, cook and stir until tender. 4. Add the other half of the meat and the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beer, chili powder, bouillon, cumin, paprika, oregano, sugar, coriander, cocoa, and hot sauce. Mix well. 5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered , for 2 hours. 6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornmeal and flour, then add the warm water and mix well. 7. Stir into chili and cook, covered, for an additional 20 minutes."

Steps:

• Warm oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook 5 minutes or until there are no traces of pink, stirring to crumble.
• Stir in onion and salt; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Increase heat to high. When onion begins to sizzle, stir in tomato paste; cook while stirring for 30 seconds.
• Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, smoked paprika, and cinnamon; cook while stirring for 1 minute. Reduce the heat if the spices start to scorch.
• Add beer and broth; stir to loosen glaze from bottom of pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in tomatoes and beans; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Just before serving, stir in lime juice. Check seasoning. Serve warm topped with dollop of sour cream, lime wedge, and hot sauce to taste.