[carlo3b]

Texas Red Hot Chocolate Chili
Don't laugh.. this is realllly good

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef steaks, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 4 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (14-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups water, divided use
• 6 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 4 1/2 ounces milk chocolate candy bars

In a kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped beef steaks and chopped onions; saute, stirring frequently. Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and tomato sauce. Stir in chopped whole tomatoes and simmer.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and add chopped jalapeno peppers. Stir occasionally, until the peppers are soft. Drain and puree in a blender or food processor. Add the peppers to the meat mixture. Rinse the blender with 1 cup water and add to the meat mixture. Stir in chocolate candy bar and allow to simmer for 1 hour.
Makes 8 servings
 

Bestest Bean Chili

If the guys want a woman to enjoy their chili, don't forget the chocolate.. really!

• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 can (15 ounces) Red Kidney beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Red Kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) Pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto beans, rinsed, drained
• 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chili-seasoned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa (more chocolate..LOL)

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook ground beef until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, crumbling with a fork. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 5 minutes longer.
Add remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes.
Makes 6 servings (about 1 1/3 cups each).

SLOW COOKER TIP: To make the chili in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.

[GeorgiaDawg]

Great! Thanks..

[StarFan]

This got rave reviews and is so simple:

CRANBERRY FRUIT CONSERVE

1 (12-ounce) bag of fresh cranberries, cleaned
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 orange, zest grated and juiced
1 lemon, zest grated and juiced
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Cook the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the skins pop open. Add the apple, zests, and juices and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the heat and add the raisins and nuts. Let cool, and serve chilled.