Ingredients
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olive oil, to cover bottom of pan
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1 large onion, diced
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2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
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6 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 lb ground veal (or mixture) or 1 lb ground turkey (or mixture)
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1 1/2 lbs beef, cubed 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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8 ounces beer
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1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee
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12 ounces tomato paste
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3 cups water (Add more if you need to thin)
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1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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4 -6 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 -2 tablespoon oregano
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1 -2 tablespoon parsley
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika or 2 teaspoons paprika
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2 teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoon curry
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2 bay leaves
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1 (9 ounce) package au jus mix
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1 (32 ounce) can red beans
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1 (32 ounce) can black beans
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1 (32 ounce) can white beans
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2 diced jalapenos (or more) or 2 diced chipotle chiles in adobo (more of you like)
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1 (32 ounce) can pink beans
Instructions
- Heat oil in large pot.
- Cook onions, leeks, garlic, ground, and cubed meats, till browned.
- Add every thing else except for half the beans.
- Cook for 2 hours over low heat or in a crock pot.
- Stir in rest of beans.
- Taste to see if it`s to your HEAT!
- Re season, Cook 30 more minutes.
- Serve with corn bread and a crisp salad.