Cowboy Chili

CHILI RUB

1 TBSP GROUND CORIANDER

2 TBSP GROUND CUMIN

1 TBSP SALT

1 TBSP PEPPER

2 TBSP OREGANO

1/2 TSP THYME

1 TBSP GARLIC POWDER

1 TSP GROUND CHIPOTLE

6 LARGE DRIED GUAJILLO PEPPERS

2 TOSTADAS OR 1 OZ OF TORTILLA CHIPS

Ground Beef - 80/20

Mix with 2 lbs of beef and let sit for at least 20 minutes

1 1/2 Tsp of salt

3/4 Tsp of baking soda

2 Tbsp of water (Can use any liquid including beer)

Ingredients

8 oz can of tomatoes or 3-4 Fresh Tomatoes blended smooth

3 Onions diced

3 Red Peppers diced

4 Squares of Bakers chocolate

4-6 Garlic cloves minced

2 Tbsp of honey or sugar

1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar

1/2 Beer

2 Cups of water or chicken stock

Directions

In a dutch oven on medium high heat cook the peppers for 2-4 minutes. Add onions and sweat them down 2-4 minutes. Add some salt and pepper when you put the onions in. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add beef breaking it up for 12-14 minutes. Add spice rub/chocolate/honey and mix. Deglaze the dutch oven with some beer. Add Tomatoes and water then bring up heat to bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to 275 degree oven for 2 hours. When done add Vinegar, mix and let cool.

Notes:

Can add chipotles for more flavor or other peppers for more heat.

Can also add corn and beans at the end of cooking.

Can add short ribs in it. Sear in dutch oven first and deglaze with beer.