Kim's Oh-My Chili

An upscale version of an old favourite - with white wine, coffee and cocoa adding a more complex flavour. I like mine with lots of taste but not much heat... add more cayenne or chili powder to taste.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1⁄2 cup strong black coffee
• 1⁄4 cup catsup
• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (peeled or diced)
• 2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 1  tablespoon  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  dash cayenne powder

Directions

1. Cook onions, garlic and ground beef in a large saucepan until meat is well browned and onions are tender.
2. Mix in the diced tomatoes with coffee, wine and broth. Season with maple syrup, salt, chilli powder, cumin, cocoa, oregano and cayenne. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 ½ hours.