2 lbs lean ground beef
browned drained
2 oz tomato paste
24 oz tomato
stewed, san marzana
1.5 cps tomato juice
4 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
or substitute smoked paprika
1 Tbsp oregano
2 Tbsp onion powder
2 Tbsp garlic powder
salt
towards end of cooking
2 oz dark chocolate
1 Tbsp oil
beans
Instructions
Step 1
Over medium-high heat, add oil and tomato paste to a large pot
Step 2
Stir continuously until tomato paste begins to caramelize
Step 3
reduce heat to medium and add tomato juice, stir to combine
Step 4
Add stewed tomato, break up tomatoes with a spoon or spatula
Step 5
Add remaining ingredients (Less salt) stir on medium until it reaches a low simmer. (Add beans here, if you choose to use them)
Step 6
Reduce heat to warm and cover. Let cook approx 2 hours, stirring occasionally
Step 7
Taste, adjust seasoning.