Beefy Black Bean Chili

Beefy Black Bean Chili

1 lb boneless lean beef, cut into 1 to 2" cubes (cubed pork is also good in this)
1 lb dried black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp chili powder
1-1/2 tbsp cumin
1 tsp dried cilantro
1/4 cup chopped oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
48 oz carton beef broth
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate syrup (or plain chocolate syrup)
1 tsp sugar

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a crock pot. Stir and leave to cook on low all day. About 1 to 2 hours before serving, stir in the tomatoes, chocolate syrup and sugar and continue cooking until dinner time.

This is good served in a bowl with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions. It's also very versatile....I've served it over rice, pasta, and baked potatoes and it's always well received by the family. With tortilla chips or without.