Chili Con Carne

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 large red onions, diced
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, toasted and torn into pieces
• 1 chipotle chile
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato puree
• 1 (3-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (32-ounce) can:whole plum tomatoes
• 2 cups dried pinto beans or canned
• 2 cups dark brown chicken stock
• 2 cups dark beer-such as Guinness or Aventinus
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate

Preparation

1. Brown the beef in batches in olive oil over medium heat. Brown the onions until they are caramelized and soft.
2. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes until the garlic has softened slightly.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours until the beans are tender. Remove the chipotle chile before serving.

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