Ingredients

  • 6 large dried ancho chiles
  • 1 14 lbs onions (chopped)
  • 5 lbs flat-cut beef brisket (cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes)
  • coarse kosher salt
  • 6 large garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 12 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 34 cups fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottlemexican beer
  • 1 (7 ounce) canroasted green chilies (diced)
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
  • sliced red onion
  • avocado (diced)
  • monterey jack cheese (grated)
  • tortilla
  • cilantro
  • sour cream

Method

  • Place chiles in medium bowl.
  • Pour enough boiling water over to cover and soak the chiles for about 4 hours, or until they are soft.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a large, ovenproof dutch oven over medium-high heat add the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Season the brisket liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Add this to the pot and toss to coat with fat.
  • Drain the chiles, pour 1 cup of the soaking liquid along with the chiles into a blender along with the garlic, cumin seeds, coriander and salt.
  • Blend until pureed, then add to chili along with tomatoes, beer, green chiles chili powder, and chocolate.
  • Stir and bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven.
  • Cook for two hours, and then remove lid and continue to cook 45 minutes - until brisket is almost tender, skimming the fat from the surface and adding water if necessary to keep brisket submerged.
  • Cook an additional 45 minutes, until meat is tender.
  • To serve, spoon into bowls and top with desired garnishes.