INGREDIENTS
1 cup
dry pinto beans; or, 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans
3 tbsp
kosher salt (for soaking dried beans); omit if using canned beans
3 1/2 lb
sirloin or blade steak or chuck-eye roast
4
garlic cloves
2
medium onions, each cut into 8 pieces
2
jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2" pieces
3 tbsp
canola oil
1/2 cup
regular chili powder
1/4
to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (may omit if less heat is desired)
3 tbsp
cornmeal
2 tsp
dried oregano
2 tsp
ground cumin
2 tsp
unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp
molasses
1 14.5 ounce can
diced tomatoes
1
bottle beer
1 tsp
kosher salt (approx--add to taste)
Optional garnishes: chopped green or red onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapenos, Fritos, crumbled tortilla chips