Holy Mole Frijoles (Three Bean Mole)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  coarsely chopped onions
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 1  large bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1  cup  picante sauce
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic until tender, but not browned.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for ten minutes.
4. Uncover and simmer ten minutes more, stirring occasionally. If mixture is too thick, may be thinned with a little beer, broth or water.
5. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions if desired.