Southwest Cowboy Chili

• 1 (4-pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup ancho chile powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 6 cups Bone Broth or chicken stock, divided
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, shaved
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice from 1 small lime
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 medium white onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (optional)
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1/2 cup julienned radishes (optional)
• 2 small limes, quartered (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 275u0b0F. In a large bowl, toss the beef with the salt and set aside. Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even browning. Once it's crisp, transfer the crunchy bacon to a platter with a slotted spoon.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high. In batches, add the beef in a single layer to the bacon drippings in the Dutch oven, and brown the meat on two sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a plate.
3. Lower the heat to medium, and add the yellow onion and tomato paste. Saute until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. In the meantime, combine the chile powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and 1/2 cup of the stock in a small bowl. Mix until smooth, and then stir in the chocolate shavings.
4. When the onion is soft, stir in the garlic and chili-chocolate mixture, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the seared beef, cooked bacon, the remaining 5 1/2 cups broth, and the lime juice. Stir well. Increase the heat to high and bring the contents of the Dutch oven up to a boil. Cover, but leave the lid slightly ajar. Place the pot in the oven, and cook for 3 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper, and place the chili in the refrigerator overnight or up to 5 days to enable the flavors to meld. Reheat on the stove, and if desired, top with chopped white onion, cilantro, radishes, and limes.

beef chuck roast, kosher salt, bacon, yellow onion, tomato paste, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, oregano, paprika, chicken, chocolate, garlic, lime, freshly ground black pepper, white onion, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/southwest-cowboy-chili-52716331 (may not work)