Fulkerson Winery’s Famous Chocolate Chili

Our famous chocolate chili. Deemed a crowd-favorite at our chocolate and wine events, this unique dish is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• ½ green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 large stalk of celery, chopped
• 16 ounce can of tomatoes, cut up
• 2 cans kidney beans
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• A pinch of dry mustard, ginger, and cloves
• ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ – 1 cup of Fulkerson Vincent wine
• ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions:
Brown meat, onion, and garlic together, then combine that and all other ingredients in pot. Simmer very slowly for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally (an alternative to simmering is baking in a covered dish on low heat [200 degrees]).
Start with minimum amounts of chocolate chips, wine, and hot sauce and add more to suit your tastes.

Pairs well with Vincent wine.