Chocolate and Black Bean Chile (Chocolate Chile Con Carne) Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 1/2-inch dice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided use
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided use
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, divided use
• Masa harina (Mexican corn flour)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lard (Manteca)
• 2 cups minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, stems removed, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (I like to use a non-alcoholic amber ale)
• 1 (14.5-oz.) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 to 2 (12-ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut into large chunks
• Toppings: sour cream, chopped onion, grated cheese