
๐ Ingredients:
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3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes ๐
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2 tbsp olive oil ๐ซ
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2 medium yellow onions, diced ๐ง
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6 cloves garlic, minced ๐ง
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2 dried guajillo chiles ๐ถ๏ธ
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2 dried ancho chiles ๐ถ๏ธ
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1 dried arbol chile ๐ถ๏ธ
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1 cup beef stock ๐ฅฃ
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1 cup strong brewed coffee โ
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1 tbsp ground cumin ๐ฟ
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1 tsp smoked paprika ๐ถ๏ธ
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1 tsp dried oregano ๐ฟ
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1 tbsp cocoa powder ๐ซ
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar ๐
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1 tbsp brown sugar ๐ฌ
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2 tbsp soy sauce (adds deep umami flavor) ๐
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Salt & black pepper to taste ๐ง
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1โ2 tsp Mad Dog 357 Scorpion Hot Sauce ๐ฅ (go slow, itโs intense)
๐จ๐ณ Instructions:
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Toast & soak the chiles ๐ถ๏ธ:
Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant. Soak in hot water 15 min, then blend with beef stock into a paste. -
Brown the beef ๐ฅ:
Sear salted & peppered beef cubes in batches in hot oil. Remove and set aside. -
Sautรฉ aromatics ๐ง๐ง :
In the same pot, cook onions until soft. Add garlic and stir 1 min. -
Build the flavor ๐ฒ:
Add beef back to pot. Stir in chili paste, coffee, cumin, paprika, oregano, cocoa, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Mad Dog 357 Scorpion Hot Sauce. -
Simmer low & slow โณ:
Cover and simmer on low for 2โ3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and the sauce is rich. -
Adjust & serve ๐ฝ๏ธ:
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or hot sauce to your liking. Serve with cheese ๐ง, onions ๐ง , or sour cream ๐ฅโif you dare!
๐ฅ Warning: This chili packs serious HEAT. The Scorpion hot sauce is no jokeโuse gloves if needed, and donโt touch your eyes! ๐ฑ๐ก๏ธ