"A touch of baking cocoa gives this chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in the North, we served chili over rice. But after I married a Texan, I began serving it with chopped onions, shredded cheese and, of course, corn bread! —Audrey Byrne, Lillian, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 medium green pepper
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon baking cocoa
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
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Salt and pepper to taste