Classic Homemade Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 dried ancho or guajillo chiles
• 1 to 2 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
• 2 pounds beef tri-tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
• 3 tablespoons masa harina
• Optional: American cheese slices, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, sliced jalapenos, cilantro and corn chips