2lbs grass-fed ground beef
1 Tbsp bacon fat
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
¼ C 100% cacao powder see note
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (from can – make sure they are wheat-free), sliced see note