Foryoueats: Texas-Style Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• ¼ cup ground ancho chile pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground chipotle chile pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 1 (4-pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1½-inch cubes (see note below)
• 8 ounces (about 8 slices) bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces (see tip below)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 jalapeño chiles, cored, seeded and finely diced (see note)
• 4 cups (32 oz) low-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups water, plus more for the chili paste and deglazing the pan
• 1¼ cups lager beer
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon molasses, such as Grandma's Original
• 2 teaspoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• Optional Garnishes:
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• Lime wedges