Beef Chili with Pancetta, Ancho and Chocolate Recipe - (3.9/5)

Ingredients

• 2 ancho chiles—stemmed, seeded and crumbled
• 1/4 pound pancetta, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons)
• 3 tablespoons red chile powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• One 12-ounce bottle dark beer (such as Negra Modelo)
• Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
• One 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• Sliced avocado, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, grated cheddar, diced white onion, lime slices and sour cream for serving