Chili Cookoff Winner Recipe

Ingredients for Chili Cookoff Winner

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional)
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• olive oil, as needed for sautéing
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• lime juice, to taste
• fresh chopped jalapeños (optional), for garnish
• sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional), for serving