The Best Spicy Crockpot Chili Recipe — Eat This Not That

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 2 lb chuck roast or sirloin tip
• cut into 3⁄4" cubes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1 large yellow onion
• minced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 1 can or bottle (12 oz) IPA or stout
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp chili powder (as good and freshly ground as you can get)
• 1 Tbsp chopped chipotle pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz) pinto beans
• Garnishes: chopped onion
• chopped cilantro
• sliced scallions
• cubed avocado
• pickled jalapeños
• shredded Jack or Cheddar Cheese