Ingredients
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups finely chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- ¼ cup chili powder or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon hot red pepper or more to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fresh or canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablepoons cider or white vinegar
- ½ ounce (one-half square) unsweetened chocolate
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
502 calories; 35 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 31 grams protein; 107 milligrams cholesterol; 960 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Six or more servings
Preparation
- Put the broth in a kettle and add the beef a little at a time until it separates into small pieces. Bring to the boil. Cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are wilted and start to brown. Set aside. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, hot red pepper, bay leaf and tomato sauce and bring to the boil.
- Add the tomato mixture to the meat mixture. Add the cider or vinegar and chocolate. Bring to the boil and cover. Simmer one hour. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, skim off the fat, reheat and serve.
1 hour 40 minutes
Dining and Cooking