2 T. vegetable oil

2 onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. ground beef

¾ lb. beef sirloin, cubed

1 (14.5 oz.) can tomatoes

1 (12 oz.) can beer

1 cup strong coffee

2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste

½ cup brown sugar

1 (14 oz.) can beef broth

3½ T. chili powder

1 T. cumin seeds

1 T. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 t. oregano

1 t. cayenne pepper

1 t. coriander

1 t. salt

4 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans

4 fresh hot chili peppers (any pepper you like), seeded and chopped (optional)

Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook onions, garlic, ground beef and cubed sirloin in oil for 10 minutes or until meat is well-browned and the onions are tender. Mix in all the other ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1½ hours.

Recipe courtesy of Marilles Mauer, Greensburg, Indiana