Smoky Texas Chili

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. Beef Chuck Roast, smoked, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

• ¼ cup dark chili powder

• 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika

• 1 tsp. paprika

• 1 Tbsp. cumin

• 1 Tbsp. fine black pepper

• 1 tsp. garlic powder 

• 2 roasted poblanos, coarsely chopped

• 1 qt. beef stock

• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 

• 1 tsp. Mexican oregano

• 1 tsp. beef base

• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

• Optional: Kosher Salt to taste

Cheddar Jalapeño Dumplings

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• ½  tsp. salt

• ¼ cup honey or ½ cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• ¼ -½ cup shredded sharp cheddar

• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced