Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow bell pepper; medium dice
  • 1 red onion; small dice
  • 6 jalapenos; minced
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 2 clove garlic; minced
  • 18 oz tomato puree
  • 8 oz chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 1 vegetable oil
  • 2 can biscuits
  • 2 tbsp butter; melted

Method

  • Heat large saute pan.
  • Brown the ground beef with the dried seasonings, and remove from saute pan.
  • Use the rendered fat to saute the peppers and onions with adding vegetable oil as needed.
  • Add garlic 1 minute before the peppers and onions are nicely caramelized.
  • Cook until fragrant.
  • Caramelize tomato paste for one or two minutes in the pan to remove metallic flavor.
  • Return beef to pan.
  • Add remaining wet ingredients and cinnamon.
  • Reduce approximately 20 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Fold in cilantro.
  • Combine three biscuits together and flatten into a circle.
  • Stuff with approximately 3 tablespoons of the mixture.
  • Fold over and press the edges together to seal the pocket.
  • Top with melted butter and cracked black pepper.