Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, (trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1/4 vegetable oil
  • 2 cups yellow onion, (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, (minced)
  • 1 jalapeno, (seeded, ribs removed and minced)
  • 2 poblano chilis, (seeded, ribs removed and diced)
  • 3 red bell peppers (seeded, ribs removed and diced)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, (with juices)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons beef flavored Better Than Bouillon, (dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water)
  • 1/4 cup masa harina, (dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon instant decaf coffee crystals
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • red onion, (diced)
  • cheddar cheese, (shredded)
  • sour cream
  • avocado, (cut into chunks)
  • tortilla chips, (crushed)

Instruction

  • Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a large, pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, not crowding the pan. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
  • Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno, poblanos, and red bell peppers and saute over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft. about 8-10 minutes
  • Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and coriander over vegetables and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant about 1 minute.
  • Return browned beef to pot and add Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, dissolved Better Than Bouillon, dissolved masa, liquid smoke, coffee crystals, then stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
  • Stir in kidney beans and pinto beans and continue to simmer 10-15 minutes more.