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Gman’s Beef Chili

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 lbs Top Sirloin or quality stew meat in 3/4" cubes, trimmed with external fat removed
2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 Medium onion, diced
1 15oz Can Hunts Tomato Sauce + 2.5 cans water (2 cans if you like it thick)
1/3 Cup flour
2 Cups medium Pace Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 15oz Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
9 Tbsp Good Quality Chili powder
1 Tbsp Cumin powder
2 tsp dried Oregano, crushed
2 Tbsp Chipotle Tabasco
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Salt, Pepper, and Tabasco to taste
30 Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate chips

Add olive oil to large pot or enameled dutch oven. Brown sirloin and ground beef over medium high heat. Add onions and continue to stir to cook onions until transparent. Reduce heat and add flour, stirring to coat the beef (this will later thicken the chili). Stir in tomato sauce and water. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Simmer for at least an hour before serving. Longer simmer times are preferred for best flavor.