Stovetop Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1-2 jalapeño peppers, minced
• 1 lb ground beef or dark meat turkey
• 6 dried ancho chiles
• 2 dried New Mexico or California chiles
• 2 cup(s) hot water, divided
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp masa harina (Mexican ground cornmeal), optional
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 15 oz can diced or pureed tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup(s) masa harina (Mexican ground cornmeal), optional
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt or more, to taste
• chopped onions, for serving
• chopped cilantro, for serving
• shredded cheese, for serving