The Best Chili Recipe AwardWinning Texas Red No Beans

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 200g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 12g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons chili powder (a mix of ancho, guajillo, and chipotle is ideal!)
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce/340g) bottle of dark beer (e.g., stout or porter)
• 2 cups (473ml) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 bay leaf
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
• Chopped green onions (optional)
• Diced avocado (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)
• Chopped cilantro (optional)