Chili Cookoff Idea Recipe with Beef: Slow Cooker Ready

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 large yellow onions, finely diced
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup strong brewed espresso
• 12 oz dark lager or stout
• 29 oz crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups beef bone broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste