Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2. 2 medium onions, chopped (about 11/2 cups)
3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
4. 2 bay leaves
5. 2 teaspoons chili powder
6. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
7. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
8. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
9. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
10. 1 teaspoon salt
11. 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
12. 1 teaspoon capers
13. 2 tablespoons chopped pimento stuffed olives
14. 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies
15. 2 cups strong coffee
16. 1 tablespoon dark molasses
17. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
18. 1/3 cup raisins
19. 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
20. 5 cups hot cooked rice
Directions:
1. Brown the meat in a large Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium-high heat, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Remove contents from the Dutch oven and set aside. Reduce heat to medium low and add onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Replace meat and add bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, salt, thyme, capers, olives, chiles, coffee, molasses, and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. Finish the chili: Add raisins and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Garnish with almonds. Serve hot over cooked rice.
Enjoy your meal!