I had this chili at a fall dinner party with a sampling of chilis served with a sampling of beers. This particular one was paired with a chocolate beer.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• One 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• One 6-ounce can tomato paste
• One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• One 15-ounce can of corn, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 ounces super dark chocolate, 74 percent or higher
• 2 tablespoons chile spice blend
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Dash of cayenne
• Salt, to taste

Directions

In a large heavy pot, sauté the onion and pepper with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the other ingredients and the water. Cover and let the chili simmer on medium low, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.