2 pounds stewing steak (or ground beef)
1 large onion (mine was a sweet onion)
1 green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 can tomato paste
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp worcestershiresauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar

Seasoning:

1 tbsp hot chili powder (or 2 tbsp medium)
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp cocoa powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp Lawry’s seasoned salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika powder
2 tsp oregano

Optional: jalapeños (topping)
Optional: kidney beans, black beans, corn.