Ingredients

  • 2 lbs rump roast, chuck or 2 lbs beef brisket
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • salt
  • 1/4 lb slab bacon, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup zinfandel or 1 cup rioja wine
  • 2 tablespoons triple sec
  • x orange, zest of

Method

  • Rub the meat well with the chili powder and salt.
  • Let it sit until it comes to room temperature.
  • Cut it into 1-1/2" cubes.
  • In a large skillet with a tight cover, saute the diced bacon over medium high heat until most of the fat is rendered.
  • Pour off all but about 3 Tbls of bacon fat.
  • Saute the beef in the skillet with the bacon until it's well browned on all sides.
  • Add the onion, garlic and minced chipotle.
  • Stir and toss until the onion and garlic softenes and browns slightly.
  • Add the wine, Triple Sec and orange zest.
  • Cover the pan and simmer over very low heat until the meat is fork tender, about 1 hour depending on the cut of beef selected.
  • Serve with 3/4 c baked acorn squash, buttered and sprinkled with cinnamon, or serve it over 3/4 c spaghetti squash.