Spicy Beer Braised Beef And Buffalo Chili

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound ground buffalo
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 2 mexican beers (or corona extra)
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon mexican oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 sweet onions, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 28-oz. can crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced
• 1 4-oz. can diced green chiles
• 2 chipotle chilis in adobe sauce, seeds removed, minced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy pan. Brown buffalo and ground chuck with 2 tablespoons chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add two beers and the rest of the chili powder, cumin, mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil and reduce to a light simmer. Let chili cook for about one hour.
3. While chili is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium pan. Add onions and cook slowly over medium low heat until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Once onions look caramelized and light brown, add garlic cloves. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. After the chili has been cooking for about an hour, add the caramelized onions, tomatoes, chipotle chili, green chili, red bell pepper, and jalapenos. If the liquid looks low, add 1/2 cup beef broth. Cook for another 30 minutes over low heat to allow vegetables to soften.
5. As liquid cooks out of chili, add 1/2 cup of beef broth until you have used the entire can of beef broth. This should take about an hour or two. Cook until chili is thick and a rich, brown color.
6. Optional: Add drained and rinsed black beans, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook for another 5 minutes until beans are warmed.
7. Serve with your favorite garnishes. I use onions (or green onions), grated sharp white cheddar cheese, diced pickled jalapenos, fritos or tortilla chips, sour cream, cilantro, and homemade cornbread. Enjoy!

olive oil, ground buffalo, ground chuck, beers, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, sweet onions, garlic, red bell pepper, tomatoes, beef broth, green chiles, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar

Taken from food52.com/recipes/8132-spicy-beer-braised-beef-and-buffalo-chili (may not work)