- 1 pound boneless chuck or sirloin or venison if available, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 pound ground pork (not sausage meat)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if available)
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
- 3 jalapenos chopped, seeds removed (or hotter peppers like cayenne or habanero, if you desire)
- 3 large garlic cloves, diced
- 1 bottle of dark beer or ale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (28oz) crushed Pomodoro San Marzano tomatoes such as Cento or Pastene
- 1 can (28oz) diced Pomodoro San Marzano tomatoes such as Cento or Pastene (if you use whole canned tomatoes, just crush with your hand as you put them in)
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomato
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (15 oz.) beef broth
- 1 can (14oz) kidney beans drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 can (14oz) black beans drained and rinsed (optional)
- For serving: cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped scallions.