Helluva Chili (With Spiced Chocolate Grilled Sirloin)

• Helluva Chili
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 - 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 shallots
• 2 slices Canadian bacon
• 2 to 3 pounds sirloin, seared on the grill, then thinly sliced
• 1 pound sweet Italian bulk sausage
• 1 1/2 cups tomato paste
• 3 1/2 cups crushed or diced fresh (or canned) tomatoes
• 2 cups black beans (or 14-ounce can) Tip: puree half the quantity in a food processor to add as thickener.
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 to 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, chipotle or anaheim
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon oregano (preferably spicy Mexican oregano)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bottle of beer (preferably dark ale)
• 3 tablespoons corn meal (to thicken)
• Spiced Chocolate Steak Rub
• 3 tablespoons finely ground expresso beans
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Rub sirloin steak with spiced-chocolate mixture, and sear on grill. Slice steak into thin 1/4-inch strips.
2. Heat oil in dutch oven. Add garlic, onion, shallots and "first hit" of spices: cumen, oregano and red pepper flakes. Saute for 3 minutes until onions are softened and flavors are released into the oil
3. Add chopped bacon and sausage, and brown the meat over high heat.
4. Add sliced grilled steak. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and beans. Add beer and "second hit" of spices: chocolate, cinnamon, sugar, salt, pepper (more chili powder or pepper flakes, according to taste) and corn meal.
5. Simmer, uncovered, until beef is tender and mixture is thick - at least two hours. The slower the simmer, the better.
6. Serving suggestions: rnChili & CornbreadrnChili Over Beans & Rice (Moon Over Miami Style)rnChili over pasta (Cincinnati-style)rnChili over Dogs (Coney Style)
7. Garnishes:rnGrated Cheddar or Pepper Jack CheesernDiced ScallionsrnFresh CilantrornGuacamolernSour Cream
8. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and stir.
9. Store in an air-tight container; will keep in fridge for up to 2 months. Can be used on steaks, burgers, pork or chicken. (Option: for sweet and spicy ribs, add 3 tablespoons of dark brown sugar to the rub.)

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/16171-helluva-chili-with-spiced-chocolate-grilled-sirloin (may not work)