Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 pound lean ground beef or ground bison

1 carrot, sliced

1 red pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cumin powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup gluten-free beer

1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 5 oz. can tomato paste

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Dagoba cocoa)

1 19 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 19 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions until soft and translucent. Add meat and cook until browned throughout. Add carrot, red pepper and garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Add beer and simmer for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, cocoa powder, kidney beans and black beans. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.