INGREDIENTS
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Serves four.
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Yields 5 cups.
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1 Tbs. cumin seeds
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1-1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
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2 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves or 1 Tbs. dried
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3 Tbs. vegetable oil
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3 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
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8 cloves garlic, chopped
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5 fresh jalapeños (preferably red), stemmed, seeded, and chopped
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3 Tbs. masa harina
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2 Tbs. ground pasilla powder
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2 lb. tomatoes (fresh or canned), seeded and chopped
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1 dried chipotle chile, seeded
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1 dried New Mexico red chile
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1 bottle (12 oz.) dark beer, such as Negra Modelo
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1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
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4 cups water or homemade or low-salt canned chicken stock