Elk chili Recipe

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Elk Chili and Beans
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground elk
1 pound red or pinto beans
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
One 28-ounce can tomatoes, including liquid
One 16-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
2 Tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 to 4 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons flour
Bring beans to a boil in 1 quart water. Turn off heat and soak 3 hours, covered. Drain, cover beans with water, and bring to a boil, then turn to simmer and continue cooking. In a skillet, saute elk until almost done. Add onion, garlic, and green pepper. Saute until onion is clear. Add flour and stir until flour forms a paste. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Stir until well mixed. Add remaining spices and cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add to cooking beans and continue cooking until beans are tender. Add water as needed during cooking. Stir often.
Serves: 5 to 6