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Try these on for size.. Happy Father's Day

Texas Red Hot Chocolate Chili
Don't laugh.. this is realllly good

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef steaks, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon oregano
4 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water, divided use
6 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
4 1/2 ounces milk chocolate candy bars

In a kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped beef steaks and chopped onions; saute, stirring frequently. Add garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and tomato sauce. Stir in chopped whole tomatoes and simmer.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and add chopped jalapeno peppers. Stir occasionally, until the peppers are soft. Drain and puree in a blender or food processor. Add the peppers to the meat mixture. Rinse the blender with 1 cup water and add to the meat mixture. Stir in chocolate candy bar and allow to simmer for 1 hour.
Makes 8 servings

Bestest Bean Chili
If the guys want a woman to enjoy their chili, don't forget the chocolate.. really!

Vegetable cooking spray
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) Red Kidney beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Red Kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (15 ounces) Pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto beans, rinsed, drained
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chili-seasoned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa (more chocolate..LOL)

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook ground beef until browned, 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.
Makes 6 servings (about 1 1/3 cups each).
SLOW COOKER TIP: To make the chili in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.