Galley Wench's Spice Sea Chili

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Update 9/09 finished! this has been a work in progress, but i finally found the perfect formula for chili . . . Spicy, but not mouth burning hot! can't wait for the next chili cook-off!

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Steps

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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.

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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.

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Squeeze in juice of one lime before serving.

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Garnish with cilantro cream recipe.

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Serve with cornbread or tortillas.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, lean pork sausage, vegetable oil, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, poblano pepper, diced onion, garlic cloves, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, cumin powder, chili powder, ancho chili, oregano, cocoa, beer, brown sugar, cilantro, lime, cream, sour cream