Best Ever Chili

By Ruby

Unusual ingredients add depth to this out of ordinary chili.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lb lean beef ("chili grind" if possible)
• 1 1/2 lb beef sirloin, cubed
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 can dark beer
• 1 c. strong black coffee
• 12 oz. tomato paste
• 1 can beef broth
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 3 1/2 T. chili sauce
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 T. cumin
• 1 T. cocoa
• 1 t. oregano
• 1 t. cayenne
• 1 t. coriander
• 1 t. salt
• 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
• 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained
• 3-4 chili peppers, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil, and cook onions, garlic and meat until brown.
2. Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth.
3. Add spices and stir in 2 cans of beans and peppers.
4. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Add remaining cans of beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.