• 1 lb extra lean ground beef

• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons Oaktown Spice Shop Chili Powder
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• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1, 28oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1, 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon date syrup

• 2 squares dark chocolate 

• Juice of 1 lime

For serving

• Shredded cheddar cheese

• Cilantro
• Sour cream
• Sliced green onions