Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. beef stew meat
1 medium onion, chopped
7 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3 Tablespoons ancho chili pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons ground cumin, fresh ground
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6-oz. dark beer such as Summit Winter Ale
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce (no salt added)
1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes in juice (no salt added)
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
3 Tablespoons masa* or all-purpose flour
1 (15-oz.) can S&W® Beans (Pinto, Black or Kidney), drained and rinsed
1-3 Anaheim peppers (depending on how spicy you want the chili)
1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Optional Garnish: grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped red or green onion, sour cream

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit.

2. Roast Anaheim peppers on baking sheet in oven at 450 degrees for 5-7 minutes until blistered.

3. Carefully, transfer peppers to airtight plastic container with lid (peppers will continue to steam) for 10 minutes. Use caution not to directly touch peppers with your skin. We recommend wearing gloves at all times while handling the peppers. Carefully peel skins, remove seeds and chop chilis. Transfer to crockpot.

4. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon oil, sprinkle stew meat with 1 teaspoon salt, and brown over high heat. Transfer to crockpot.

5. Brown ground beef in skillet, drain and add to crockpot.

6. Reduce heat to medium then add onions to skillet with remaining 1 Tablespoon oil until soft. Stir in garlic, spices, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, beer and low-sodium broth. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits, then transfer to crockpot.

7. Add remaining ingredients to crockpot and stir well.

8. Heat on low for ~5 hours or until stew meat can be cut with a fork.

*Masa can be found in the Hispanic section of the supermarket.

**Chili can be prepared on day in advance of cooking.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories 360 (From Fat 130), Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 360mg, Total Carbohydrate 28g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 11g, Protein 28g, Vitamin A 130%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 8%, Iron 30%