Kristina's Version of Cincinnati Chili

Sorry I'm late with this one. Anyway, around here it isn't called Cincinnati chili, in fact if I called it that people would give me very strange looks. Here, in my home, it is called Chocolate Chili. An old friend gave me this recipe once, but I lost it so I have to make it from memory every time.









2 lbs ground beef or turkey
30 oz canned kidney beans
15 oz chicken broth
30 oz tomato puree
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnomon
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cardamom
1 c semi-sweet chocolate (yes, I use 1 entire cup)
1 med onion, diced
1 lb pasta

Brown the meat and drain fat out. In large pot add the meat, beans, broth, onion, spices, and half the chocolate, cover pot, and cook on medium-high heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add other half of chocolate and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until chili is the consistency that you prefer.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Directions for eating:

Place pasta on plate or bowl, top with chili, add sour cream, shredded cheese, and red onion (if desired). Eat, enjoy.