Chocolate Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb. dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1″ cubes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 large white onions, chopped
• 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (12-oz.) can chocolate stout beer
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Semisweet chocolate pieces for garnish