Beef and Beer Chili – Fustini's Oils & Vinegars

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 of ground beef
• 2 pounds beef tri-tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fustini's Garlic olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fustini's Tuscan Spice blend
• 2 tablespoons Fustini's 18 Year balsamic
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) of beer
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) of 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