Sunny's Easy Beefy Texas Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

ground cumin

1 tbsp

ancho chile powder

2 tsp

dry Mexican oregano

1 tsp

pumpkin pie spice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

chuck beef or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup

finely chopped onion

1 cup

chopped red bell pepper

3 tbsp

tomato paste

2 tbsp

hot sauce, such as Frank's

3 cloves

garlic, grated on a rasp grater or finely minced

1 lb

ground chuck (80/20)

1 1/2 cups

beef stock

1 1/2 cups

red wine (any cheap Chianti will do) or lager beer

2 tbsp

fine cornmeal

Sliced scallions, shredded yellow Cheddar and tortilla chips, for serving