Party Chili

1/16/2001

1 pound lean ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 15-ounce can red kidney beans

1 15-ounce can pinto beans

3 14.5-ounce cans chili-seasoned diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

Brown ground beef in large saucepan, 5 to 8 minutes, crumbling with a fork. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 5 minutes longer. Add remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes.

To make in a slow cooker: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.

Yield: 6 servings