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Best Damn Chili Ever-CajunAngele

2 teaspoons oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb lean ground beef (biggest hamburger pack you see)the more meat the better
1-2 lbs beef sirloin, the long strips as used for chinese or cubed sirloin.
1 can dark beer (ANY beer) non alcoholic even
1 cup strong coffee with chicory
1 can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 lg. can stewed tomato
1 lg. can Hunts tomato sauce (Or your favorite)
1 can beef broth
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon flour
1 large or 2 small cans Bushes chili beans
4 chili peppers, chopped (OPTIONAL)Or just add a half of a one.
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese or taco cheese mixes to garnish-hot

Directions:

1
Heat oil.
2
Cook onions, garlic and meat until brown.Drain twice.
3
In a big pot Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth. Onions, Garlic and meat
4
Add all spices. Stir in drained chili beans and peppers.
5
Reduce heat and simmer low for all day or at least 4 hours.

Serve in a bowl and top with shredded cheese.