2 lg. onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. oil
2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 lbs. dried beans (pinto, Northern (no kidney), soaked and cooked or use canned
2 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
4 (28 oz.) cans whole tomatoes

APPROXIMATIONS:

2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red peppers
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 to 2 cans beer
6 oz. chocolate chips

Saute onion, green pepper, and garlic in oil. Brown ground beef and drain fat. Combine all ingredients, except chocolate chips. Simmer 2 to 3 hours. Adjust seasonings. 15 minutes before serving, add chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly.