In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium/high heat. Add onion and saute for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute then place into the slow cooker.
Return skillet to medium/high heat. Add in the ground *beef, along with the spices, cocoa powder and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring constantly until meat is browned and seasonings are thoroughly blended. Salt and Pepper to taste. Put mixture into the slow cooker and stir in the cans of tomatoes. Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 4-5 hours.
After 4 hours add in the cans of beans and continue to cook on low setting for another hour.
Serve with bowls of suggested toppings so guests can garnish as desired.
*Chef Note: You can use ground chicken or turkey. Make it vegetarian by substituting the meat with another can of your favorite beans.
In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium/high heat. Add onion and saute for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute then place into the slow cooker.
Return skillet to medium/high heat. Add in the ground *beef, along with the spices, cocoa powder and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring constantly until meat is browned and seasonings are thoroughly blended. Salt and Pepper to taste. Put mixture into the slow cooker and stir in the cans of tomatoes. Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 4-5 hours.
After 4 hours add in the cans of beans and continue to cook on low setting for another hour.
Serve with bowls of suggested toppings so guests can garnish as desired.
*Chef Note: You can use ground chicken or turkey. Make it vegetarian by substituting the meat with another can of your favorite beans.
