Chili Colorado

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. lean beef (cubed)
• 1/4 c. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 16 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 3 to 4 tbsp. mild chili powder (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp. cocoa
• 1 to 2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Optional: 1/2 tbsp. ground cayenne pepper for extra heat

Directions:

1. Brown meat in hot oil. 
2. Saute onion and garlic; add to the meat. 
3. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. 
4. Cook over low heat uncovered, for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. 
5. Cover and cook for 45 minutes longer. 

Serve with hot flour tortillas.

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