Sweet & Spicy Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs mild Italian sausage
• 15 1/2 ounces canned black beans
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 28 ounces canned pinto beans
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cup chopped poblano pepper
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers

Directions

1. 1

   Partially brown the sausage in a separate pan, some of it will still be pink, and drain the excess moisture/grease.

2. 2

   In a large soup pot, over high heat, add sausage, tomatoes, beans, and chili powder.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium.

4. 4

   While this boils, chop the peppers. (I used 2 poblanos, and 3 small bell peppers.).

5. 5

   Add these to the pot as well. Stir thoroughly, add cocoa.

6. 6

   Lower heat to simmer, about 1.5-2 hours, uncovered.

7. 7

   The mixture should thicken.

8. 8

   Taste, and add more chili powder if desired.