How about some chocolate? How about some chili?

How about both?

A friend sent me an email with an interesting recipe that I am looking forward to making soon. It also reminded me of a local event here Bloomington called The Week of Chocolate. It is a week long celebration of chocolate that benefits a lot of great local agencies. What better way to help then with chocolate? From January 26th - February 2, there will be plenty of Options to enjoy chocolate.

Another fundraiser takes place tonight at the Indian Creek Fire Department, a chili supper. From 4:00 7:30, come out and enjoy chili, hot dogs, cole slaw, desserts and drinks. All donations from the fundraiser will be used to continue the operation of the volunteer fire department serving Indian Creek Township.

So what about the recipe in my email? A combination of Chocolate and Chili!

BUSH’S® Chocolate Lovers Chili

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds lean ground turkey 2 onions, chopped 2 zucchinis, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

3 (28 ounce) cans diced unsalted tomatoes, with liquid 3 (15 ounce) cans BUSH’S® Black Beans, drained and rinsed 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate For Garnish: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Diced jalapenos Baked tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large, heavy pot or a large enameled cast-iron casserole dish, set over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
2.	Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking the turkey with a wooden spoon and stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3.	Add the onions and zucchini to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
4.	Add the garlic, chili, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5.	Add the turkey, tomatoes with the liquid, beans and chocolate, stir until chocolate melts. Simmer the chili over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	Serve the garnishes in individual bowls as a toppings bar, or serve individually, topping each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle of cheese and scallions. Kids can crumble tortilla chips on top.

Here is a map to the chili supper.

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