Chocolate Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground chuck (beef)
• 2 lbs ground pork
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings or shortening, of your choice
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 cups water
• 2 ounces mexican chocolate, squares,grated (OR sweet chocolate mixed with a pinch of cinnamon and ginger)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt bacon drippings or shortening in a large heavy pot.

2. 2

   Brown meat.

3. 3

   Add vegetables and cook over medium heat for ten minutes.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered for two hours.