San Antonio Chili con Carne - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 6 dried red New Mexican chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 3 ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 2 pounds coarse ground beef or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound coarse ground pork or pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 chiltepins or piquins
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano, Mexican preferred
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked pinto beans, optional