olive oil, to cover bottom of pan |
1 large onion, diced |
2 leeks, cleaned and sliced |
6 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 lb ground beef (or mixture) or 1 lb ground pork (or mixture) or 1 lb ground veal (or mixture) or 1 lb ground turkey (or mixture) |
1 1/2 lbs beef, cubed 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
8 ounces beer |
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee |
12 ounces tomato paste |
3 cups water (add more if you need to thin) |
1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar |
4 -6 tablespoons chili powder |
1 tablespoon cocoa powder |
1 -2 tablespoon oregano |
1 -2 tablespoon parsley |
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 teaspoon salt (optional) |
2 teaspoons smoked paprika or 2 teaspoons paprika |
2 teaspoons cumin |
1 teaspoon curry |
2 bay leaves |
1 (9 ounce) package au jus mix |
1 (32 ounce) can red beans |
1 (32 ounce) can pink beans |
1 (32 ounce) can black beans |
1 (32 ounce) can white beans |
2 diced jalapenos (or more) or 2 diced chipotle chiles in adobo (more of you like) |
