3 Tbs. olive oil; more as needed
2 large sweet onions, diced (about 4cups)
2 large fresh poblano peppers (or green bell peppers), stemmed, seeded, and diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
4-1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks, 3 to 4 inches long
3 Tbs. New Mexico chile powder (or 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder)
1 Tbs. chipotle chile powder
1 Tbs. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
12-oz. bottle amber ale, such as Shiner Bock (made in Shiner, Texas), Dos Equis Amber, or Anchor Steam Liberty Ale
1-1/2 qt. homemade or low-salt beefbroth

Description

This Chili Has A Pleasant Kick. It Thickens As It Sits Overnight, And The Flavors Round Out And Deepen. We Like It Best With Chipotle And New Mexico Chile Powders, But Ancho, Another Pure Chile Powder, Is A Good Substitute For New Mexico. Both Ancho And C

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