Bodacious Chili

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beef
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast -- cut into 1 inch cubes
2 large onions -- chopped
3 stalks celery -- cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper -- coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper -- coarsely chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium jalapeno peppers -- chopped
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup Burgundy or other dry red wine
32 ounces whole tomatoes -- undrained and chopped
16 ounces kidney beans -- drained
15 ounces garbanzo beans -- drained
1 recipe Spicy Sour Cream Topping -- recipe below
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
 

Preparation:

* Cook first 8 ingredients in olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until meat browns. Drain and return meat mixture to Dutch oven. * Stir in cocoa and next 13 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with Spicy Sour Cream Topping and shredded cheese. SPICY SOUR CREAM TOPPING 1 {8 oz.} carton sour cream 1/3 cup salsa 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Dash of ground red pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Combine all ingredients; cover and chill. Serve with chili.

 

Nutritional Information:

353 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (24% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 54g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 245mg Sodium