Twenty-five Log Cabins

March 31 we attended Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God at Abravanel Hall during the time we usually set aside for our family Sunday dinner. It was a rich experience made even sweeter by the presence of talented family and friends among the orchestra, choir, narrators and soloists. Instead of an evening meal together, we shared a late lunch of Chicken Tortilla Soup and this dish:

Mole Chili

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, crushed

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies

16 ounces tomato sauce

1 quart beef broth

2 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons paprika

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 tablespoon peanut butter

2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Brown beef in oil, drain and place in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and cook on low four hours. Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar, sliced green onions and chopped avocado.