Texas Beef Chili With Poblanos And Beer

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   In a 12 inch skillet, heat 2 Tbs. of olive oil over med-high heat. Add the onions and saute until starting to brown. Add poblanos, reduce to medium heat until poblanos are soft. Add garlic, 1 tsp salt and saute for 5 min.

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   Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbs olive oil in Dutch oven over med high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned and crusty on two sides. Work in batches. Transfer beef to a bowl.

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   When all the beef is seared and set aside, add onions and pepper to the pan, along with bay leaves, chile powders, cumin, and cloves and cook, stirring 15 - 30 seconds. Slowly add beer while scraping the pan bottom with wooden spoon. Simmer until the beer is reduced by about half and the mixture has thickened 5-7 min. Add beef. Bring to simmer and then reduce heat to med low heat. Simmer for 3 hours stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves and cinnamon sticks.

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