Blackamore's smoked chipotle firehouse chili

1/2 cup virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapeno, halved and seeded
1 green pepper, chopped
1 ( 12-ounce) bottle Berghoff dark beer
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (1-ounce) square from an 8-ounce Bakers unsweetened chocolate bar
1 pound ground sirloin
1 pound ground chuck
1-1/2 tablespoons oregano
2 envelopes Sazon cilantro and tomato seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (29-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons Tabasco Smoke Chipotle sauce
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can Hormel Chili with Tabasco flavor
1 (29-ounce) can pinto beans
Fresh cilantro

In a large stock pot heat olive oil, add crushed garlic followed by the onion, jalapenos and green pepper. Saute and simmer.

In a separate pan pour beer, then add brown sugar and chocolate. Cook down to a reduction.

In a skillet add the meat, season with oregano, sazon mix, salt and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Cook until browned and set aside.

Add diced tomatoes and remaining seasonings to stock pot. Cook for 5 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes, meat, Tabasco sauce and beer reduction. Stir thoroughly.

Drain can of beans and add to mixture. Cook for 45 minutes then add cilantro.

Nutrition facts per serving: 420 calories, 21 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 64 mg cholesterol, 31 g carbohydrates, 26 g protein, 885 mg sodium, 8 g fiber