INGREDIENTS
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3 ancho chile peppers, seeded and stemmed
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 1/2 pounds cremini or mixed fresh mushrooms of your choice, sliced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin (a scant palmful)
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2 teaspoons paprika (a scant palmful)
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2 teaspoons ground coriander (a scant palmful)
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Salt and pepper
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1 large red onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chiles, or 1 can (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes
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1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
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1 cup lager beer
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Toppings: shredded cheese, pickled jalapeno chile peppers, crushed tortilla chips (preferably flaxseed or multigrain)