Chocolate Chipotle Chili

INGREDIENTS

1-2	T olive oil
1	large onion, chopped
2	cloves garlic, minced
1	red bell pepper, chopped
1	lb lean ground turkey or beef
1/2	tsp freshly ground black pepper
1	tsp ground cumin
2	T chili powder
3	T brown sugar
1	T unsweetened cocoa powder
2	(15 oz ) cans diced tomatoes
2	(14.5 oz ) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1	(15 oz) can beef broth
	chipotle sauce from a 7 oz can of chipotle chilies (strain out the chilies)
1/2	oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
	Chopped green onions, sour cream, or shredded sharp cheddar cheese for garnish, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, and ground turkey or beef until meat is cooked through. Add salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, tomatoes, beans, and beef broth.. Add all the chipotle sauce from a can of chipotle chilies. Heat to boiling and then reduce to a simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally, until thickened as desired, about 30-40 minutes.
2.	if desired, add some chopped chipotle chilies. Stir in 3T of red wine vingar. Add chopped chocolate a small amount at a time until desired richness is reached. If necessary, add more red wine vinegar to cut the sweetness of the chili.
3.	When thickened and seasoned as desired, serve with chopped onions or green onions, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.