Greek Chili

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 12 ounces extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 6 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced greek olive (optional)

Recipe

• 1 saute ground beef, onion and garlic in a large saucepan until beef is browned (about 5 minutes). add the spices, herbs and cocoa and cook about 1-2 more minutes.
• 2 stir in tomatoes, beans and honey. heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 15 minutes. uncover and simmer another 10 minutes.
• 3 spoon chili over pasta. garnish with feta cheese and olives.