Dawns Spicy Chocolate Chili

Cook on Low
4 - 6 Hours

Ground 2 lbs ground beef with
1 Tbl Salt
1 Tbl Cumin
1 Tbl Chili Powder
1 Tbl Paprika
1 Tbl Oregano
1 Tbl Pepper
2 Cloves Minced Garlic
2 tsp ground red pepper
1 medium chopped or diced onion

Drain and discard fat. put beef mixture in crockpot. Add:
1 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes with green chilies
2 regular cans Cilli Beans
1 16 oz Jar Chunky Salsa
1 Tbl grated Semi-Sweet baking Chocolate
1 pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

** For a more mild flavor, omit the Red pepper Flakes **