Chili thread

[Gman]

This is mine;

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 lbs Top Sirloin in small cubes, trimmed with external fat removed
2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 Medium onion, diced
1 15oz Can Hunts Tomato Sauce + 3 cans water
1/3 Cup flour
2 Cups medium 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 Tobasco
½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Salt, Pepper, and Tobasco to taste
30 Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate chips

Add olive oil to large pot. 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.

I really like the different textures between the cubed sirloin and ground beef (learned that one from mom). Look, I'm not crazy with the bittersweet chocolate chips. They compliment the chili powder and seasonings and bring a wonderfully balanced flavor. They don't make the chili taste sweet.