2 Pounds lean ground beef
2 red peppers, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 celery ribs, small dice
2 Tablespoons minced garlic, according to taste
2 Cups diced yellow onion
2 Tablespoons chili seasoning
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 Teaspoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon ground coriander seed
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
2 Cups chicken stock
4 Ounces semi-sweet chocolate
3 bay leaves
20 Ounces can chopped tomatoes
2 Cups Coca-Cola
1 Cup strong, brewed coffee
1 Teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 Pound can of kidney beans, drained
8 Ounces can tomato paste
1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce
1 Tablespoon adobo sauce
Preparation
In a large pot, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Do not overcrowd pan (work in batches as necessary).
Turn heat to medium and add onion, peppers and celery to browned meat and stir, cooking until onion is translucent. Do not brown vegetables.
Add garlic and stir for another minute. Add chicken stock and scrape the bottom of pan with wooden spoon to release any browned bits.
Add remainder of ingredients, except for beans.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 and a half hours.
Add beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.
Serving suggestions:
Keep warm in a slow cooker. Have ready bowls of garnishes, including chopped green onion, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro and chopped tomatoes.
Keep tortilla chips on hand, too.
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