WKRP Chili

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 T. chili powder
1 t. cinnamon
1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes, drained
1 14 oz can reduced sodium beef broth
1 14 oz can pork and beans
1 T. hot chocolate mix

Cook your choice of pasta in a side pot. Drain and set aside.  We used a No Yolks egg noodles and they were a good accompaniment. 

Meantime, spray pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat.  Add beef, onion, chili powder and cinnamon.  Cook, breaking down the lumps of beef for about 5 minutes or until the onion softens.  Stir in tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a active simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.  Stir in beans and hot chocolate mix.  Cook, stirring until heated through.  Serve over pasta.

Servings: 4
Calories per serving:  441 (does not include pasta)

* Note - This style of chili is called Cincinnati and I thought what better link to the city than that of one of my favorite classic TV shows WKRP. *

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