MEXICAN-STYLE BEEF AND BEAN CHILI

Mexican-Style Beef and Bean Chili image

Channel the flavors of mole into this meaty chili with cinnamon and cocoa powder.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

8 ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
4 cloves unpeeled garlic
2 poblano chiles
1 onion, quartered
1 serrano chile
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 3-pound piece beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably Mexican lager-style
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
Diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaves, Cotija cheese and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven broiler.
Spread the tomatoes, garlic, poblanos, onion, and Serrano chile out on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, flipping until charred on all sides, about 3 minutes for the garlic and 10 minutes for the rest of the vegetables. Cool slightly and then core the tomatoes, stem the chiles and peel the garlic. Transfer all of the charred vegetables to a blender and pulse into coarse sauce.
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and working in batches, add the beef the oil and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer the meat to a large plate as it is browned.
Add the chili powder, cumin, flour, oregano, chipotle powder and cinnamon to the pan drippings and whisk to make a paste. Stir in the beer and 2 cups water. Return the meat to the Dutch oven along with the collected juices, the tomato-pepper mixture and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the beans bring back to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more. Stir in the cocoa powder and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve with diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaves, Cotija cheese and lime wedges.

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Bakhtawar Malik

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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out great! It was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.

Zahib Khan

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This chili was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the beef was tough. I will not be making this again.

Anju Khadka

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This chili is so good! I love the combination of flavors and the beef and beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

Muno Maxamud

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I've tried a lot of chili recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the beef and beans are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Hazel M. Longworth (Hazie Marie)

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I made this chili for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The chili was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.

Rani Noor

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This was a great recipe! The chili was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.

Sarita Maharjan

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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.

Noel Hogan

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I've made this chili a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use ground beef or turkey, depending on what I have on hand.