Quarter-Hour Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
• 2 pounds lean ground beef, pork, turkey, or lamb (or a combination)
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• ½ cup water
• 3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ pound chorizo or other spicy cured sausage, finely chopped (use a food processor)
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• one can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes with green chiles (with liquid)
• 1 or 2 cloves garlic, pushed through a press
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• sour cream and chopped cilantro
• grated cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce
• chopped red onion
• tortilla chips