Sooz's Rich And Smoky Chili Con Carne

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 lb beef brisket, cubed (or beef sirloin)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (a good dark beer... i use negra modelo)
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more depending on taste)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (you can use regular but you won't get that smoky flavor)
• 1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chilies
• 1 anaheim chili, seeded and chopped (more if you like spicier chili or you can use jalapenos too. i use the roasted anaheims i buy at the)
• 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans (optional but i use them)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in dutch oven. sprinkle beef with, salt and pepper and brown in oil.
• 2 add onions and garlic and cook until onions are tender.
• 3 add beef broth, beer, coffee, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and blend well.
• 4 stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
• 5 mix in the chopped green chilies and anaheim pepper.
• 6 bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 2 hours stirring occasionally to make sure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
• 7 add beans if desired and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• 8 serve hot with onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream on top and with flour tortillas for scooping and dipping.