• 2 lbs. ground beef 
• 1 1/2 c chopped onion  
• 2 cloves garlic minced 
• 4 T chili powder 
• 2 T flour
• 2 t cocoa 
• 2 t salt 
• 1 T cumin 
• 1 T sugar 
• 2 C water 
• 16 oz tomato sauce
•  cooked beans

 In a Dutch oven, brown beef and drain.

Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is limp. 

Stir in remaining ingredients, except beans and mix well.

Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes. Add beans and cook 5-10 minutes longer.

Serves 6-8

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