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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Toast the whole dried ancho, arbol and New Mexico chiles on a baking sheet until puffed, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Let cool.
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Remove the seeds and stems
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In a spice or coffee grinder, grind the toasted chiles until fine.
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In a small bowl, mix the chile powder, cumin and oregano with enough hot water (about 2 tablespoons) until a thick paste forms.
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Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the bacon and render until crispy, stirring occasionally.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Keep the fat in the pot.
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Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper.
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Increase the heat under the pot to medium high, add the beef in batches and cook until browned.
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Remove the beef and set aside.
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Add the chile paste and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add in the onions, season with salt and pepper and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add in the jalapenos and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the beef back to the pot along with the hot beef stock, crushed tomatoes and cornmeal.
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Bring to a simmer and cook at a simmer until thick and rich, about 2 1/2 hours, adding more beef stock if the chili is getting too thick.
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Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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Finish with lime juice to taste.
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Serve with Perry County Corn Bread and choice of toppings: crispy bacon, fried onions, crushed tortilla chips, sliced avocados and corn nuts.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until melted.
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In a bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour and salt.
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In a measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
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Mix the buttermilk/egg mixture into the dry mix until creamy and pourable.
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Add more buttermilk if needed to achieve the appropriate consistency.
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Pour the batter into the hot skillet and stir lightly.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.