Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 1/4-1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1-2 tablespoons chili powder or chili blend, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups bottled tomato sauce
2 tablespoons mole paste or semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar for garnish
Preparation
Heat oil in a 12-inch deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in chili powder, salt and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, mole paste or chocolate chips. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, adding 1/4 cup water if mixture becomes dry. Garnish with cheddar cheese. Can be served over rice and beans.
