1 1/2 lbs. ground VA. TECH beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 (No. 2) cans tomatoes
2 (No. 2) cans red kidney beans
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 bay leaf
1 (4 oz.) can tomato paste
1 can condensed beef consomme

Brown beef in skillet; drain. Add onion, green pepper and cook until transparent. Add all other ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for several hours. Remove bay leaf and serve with grated cheese.