2 to 3poundelk chuck roast or beef chuck roastcut into 1-inch pieces
3tablespoonsKent’s Original seasoningor your favorite all-purpose seasoning
3tablespoonsolive oil
4dried ancho peppersseeded and stemmed
4dried Guajillo peppersseeded and stemmed
1large white onionsliced
4garlic cloves
4Roma tomatoes
2chipotle peppers in adobo saucechopped from can
2, 15ouncecans kidney beansdrained
1cupbeef broth
½tablespoondried whole oregano
1teaspooncumin
Instructions
Season the cubed meat well on all sides with the Original Seasoning or substitute.
Heat the olive oil to a Dutch oven or large stock pot, over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sides are browned, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Add the dried chilies, onion and garlic to a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes, or until the chilies are tender.
Meanwhile, add 2 tomatoes to a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Roast until they are slightly charred and tender, rotating occasionally.
Strain the contents of the pot from the water (reserve the water) and place in a blender. Add the roasted tomatoes and blend until smooth. Alternately, for a chunkier consistency, you can finely chop the contents rather than blending.
Pour the contents of the blender to the Dutch oven with the meat. Stir in the chipotle peppers, kidney beans, 4 cups of the chili broth, beef broth, oregano and cumin. Chop the remaining 2 tomatoes and add to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with cornbread or biscuits.
Notes
You can alternately substitute any meat for the elk.