HOT DOG CHILI 
3 tbsp. olive oil
3 c. finely diced yellow onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
2 c. tomato juice
2 c. canned beef broth
1/4 c. yellow cornmeal

Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add beef and cook until brown, crumbling with fork, about 8 minutes.

Mix in next 9 ingredients and stir 3 minutes. Add tomato juice and broth and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by 1/3, about 1 1/2 hours. Add cornmeal and stir 2 minutes. Can be prepared ahead and frozen.

 

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