Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 large onions finely
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 3 cups water divided
  • 6 each hot chili peppers dried
  • 1 each milk chocolate bars

Method

  • Place oil in a 5 to 6 quart pan with meat and onions.
  • Saute, stirring frequentl y.
  • Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and tomato sauce.
  • Chop the whole tomatoes into large pieces, then add to mixture.
  • Heat 2 cups water to boiling and add ancho peppers.
  • Stir occasionally, until peppers are soft.
  • Drain an d puree in blender.
  • Add peppers to the meat mixture.
  • Rinse blender with the remaining cup of water and add to the meat mixture.
  • Add the chocolate candy bar and allow to simmer for approximately 1 hour.