INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
chili powder
2 tbsp
whole cumin seeds
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
2 tsp
dried Mexican or regular oregano
3
bay leaves
2 tsp
coconut sugar or honey
4 lb
steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (can also use boneless chuck or stew meat)
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tbsp
Kosher salt
3
Tablesoons heat-safe oil (coconut or grapeseed)
4 cups
chopped onions (3 medium or 2 large)
1 1/2 cups
chopped celery (about 4 ribs)
6 cloves
garlic, chopped
2
jalapeno chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups
stock (beef, chicken, or vegetable will do)
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1 28 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1 oz
semisweet or dark chocolate chips
3 tbsp
masa harina (corn flour, not cornstarch -- optional)
2 cups
water
2 cups
chopped butternut squash (optional)
1/2 cup
chopped cilantro
1/2 cup
chopped parsley
Grated cheddar, chopped green onions, and sour cream for garnish