Texas Chili Mac Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 dried ancho chiles (about 1/2 cup ground)
• 6 dried pasilla chiles (about 1/2 cup ground)
• 4 pounds beef chuck roast, "chili ground" or hand-cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
• 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 large white onion, medium dice (about 3 cups)
• 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic (from about 8 cloves)
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted
• 2 cups spicy vegetable juice, preferably V8 brand
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark beer, such as Negra Modelo
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1½ pounds dry elbow macaroni
• 1 recipe Texas Beef Chili (recipe above)
• 16 ounces shredded Chihuahua cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch cilantro, minced