Galley Wench's Spice-Sea Chili

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   In a large pot brown ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic, breaking meat into small pieces.

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   Drain of excess grease.

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   Add poblano pepper and cook for about 2 minutes.

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   Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, 1 cup beer and one can of black beans.

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   Add ground cumin, chili powders, chipoltes, adobe sauce, oregeano, and cocoa.

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   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).

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   Drain the remaining can of beans and lightly mash.

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   To thicken, add the crushed black beans and adjust spices and liquid as needed.

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   Bring to a simmer again for 5 minutes; squeeze in juice of one lime before serving.

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    Serve with cornbread or tortillas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.