Beef & Pork Chili

Serves 6-8

2 Lb beef chuck, cut into 11/2" cubes
2 Lg onions, chopped finely
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tsp Salt
3 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tsp oregano
1/2 Tsp ground cumin
1 cp tomato puree
2 cps beef or chicken broth
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 oz of unsweetened chocolate (optional)
Flour

Cover meat lightly in flour. Sauté onion in butter and olive oil until golden. Add the chopped garlic and cook 3-4 minutes. Push the onion and garlic to on side of the pan and quickly sear the beef cubes. When browned, remove from the pan and brown the pork thoroughly. Return the beef to pan and add salt, chili powder, oregano, cumin, tomato puree, and broth. Cover and simmer, or cook in a 300 degree oven for 11/2 hours. Then add the sesame seeds and chocolate(if desired) Stir in well and simmer another 30minutes.

Chocolate acts as a liaison that pulls flavors together, and is a
slight thickener.