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lucky

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 12 oz (336 grm). lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped onion
• 1 tsp (5 ml) minced garlic
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder
• 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano leaves
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried mint leaves
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) unsweetened cocoa
• 1 28 oz (784 grm). can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 15 oz (420 grm). can chickpeas, or 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) cooked dry-packaged chickpeas,rinsed, drained (see note)
• 1 15 oz (420 grm). can dark-red kidney beans, or 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) cooked dry-packaged dark-red kidney beans, rinsed, drained (see note)
• 2 tsp (10 ml) honey
• 5 cups (1175 ml) to 6 cups (1425 ml) cooked macaroni, warm
• Optional garnish:
• sliced green onions and tops
• crumbled feta cheese
• sliced Greek olives, as desired

Preparation

• Saute ground beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan until ground beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add spices, herbs and cocoa and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Stir in tomatoes, beans and honey; heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes
• Uncover and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Spoon chili over macaroni in bowls.
• Garnish with green onions, feta cheese and olives, as desired.

Comments

Note: Any canned or dry-packaged bean variety may be substituted for those listed here.