Barkeater Chocolates’ Texas Chili

2-2 ½ pounds cubed beef (round or chuck)

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground pepper

1 medium onion, sliced

3 cloves of garlic, crushed

2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 12-oz. bottle Mexican/Southwestern Lager

1 cup water

½ tsp. ground paprika

½ tsp. ground chipotle pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano

4 Barkeater Chocolates’ Cayenne Truffles (embellishments removed)

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Combine salt, pepper and flour. Coat beef in flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil on medium heat. Add beef, onions and garlic, in batches if necessary. Brown beef.

Place beef, garlic and onions in crock pot or large stock pot. Add lager, water, paprika, chipotle pepper, oregano and truffles (being sure to remove any embellishments or decorative candies). Cook in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours/ or on high for 4-6 hours; or simmer on stove for 1 ½ - 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serves 6-8 people.