Pumpkin Chili with Cocoa

(from Pioneer Woman's Tasty Kitchen)

Ingredients:

• 1-½ pound Ground Beef
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, Crushed
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• ¼ teaspoons Chipotle Seasoning (Mrs Dash)
• 1 can 28 Oz Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 can (19 Oz) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 1 cup Beef Broth (or Water)
• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• ½ cups Corn
• 1 can Diced Green Chilies, 4 Oz Can
• 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

Heat ground beef and onion in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat until meat has browned. Drain any excess fat. Add garlic, red pepper, cumin, chili and chipotle seasonings and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and heat medium-high until bubbly, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

(I ended up doubling all the spices. This recipe is REALLY bland.)