Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 bell peppers (red and green, diced)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cans (14 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 squares of dark chocolate
• 1 can (14 oz/400 g) kidney beans