Galley Wench's Spice-Sea Chili Recipe

Directions:

1. In a large pot brown ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic, breaking meat into small pieces. Drain of excess grease.
2. Add poblano pepper and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, 1 cup beer and one can of black beans.
4. Add ground cumin, chili powders, chipoltes, adobe sauce, oregeano, and cocoa.
5. Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to a simmer and cook for 35 - 45 minutes, adding additional beer or broth as needed (keep in mind that the mashed black beans will be added as a thickner).
6. Drain the remaining can of beans and lightly mash.
7. To thicken, add the crushed black beans and adjust spices and liquid as needed.
8. Bring to a simmer again for 5 minutes; squeeze in juice of one lime before serving.
9. Garnish with Cilantro Cream Recipe /171578.
10. Serve with cornbread or tortillas.