Chili con Carne with Toppings Recipe from Mexico - A Mouth-Watering Delight!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2.67 lb (1.21 kg) lean boneless beef , preferably round steak , cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 lb (907 g) fresh Mexican chorizo or spicy Spanish smoked pork -based sausages , removed from their casings and coarsely chopped
• 3 medium yellow onions , coarsely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic , crushed through a garlic press
• 2 fresh jalapeño chiles , seeded, ribs removed, and minced
• 1 (4 oz (113 g)) can chopped mild green chiles , drained
• 3 to 4 tbsp chili powder , depending on strength
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano , preferably Mexican (available from Mexican markets)
• 2 (28 oz (794 g)) cans whole tomatoes
• 1 (12 oz (340 g)) bottle dark ale or beer , preferably Mexican
• 0.5 cup tequila
• 1 cup canned beef broth
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste
• light brown sugar , to taste