Chili Con Carne

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deseed and dice the bell peppers

dice the onion

mince the  garlic cloves

heat oil and butter,  add bell peppers,  onion and garlic,  cook for 3 minutes

add 1/4 cup beef broth  and ground beef,  break up into pieces,  cook for 5 minutes

stir in salt,  pepper, cumin, paprika,  cayenne pepper,  oregano and cornstarch

stir in tomato paste

add remaining  beef broth and  crushed tomatoes

stir in bay leaves and  dark chocolate, cover,  simmer for 90 minutes

add kidney beans,  simmer uncovered  for 30 minutes