Numero Uno Chili Recipe

• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lrg Yellow onions, minced, about 4 c.
• 2 lb Coarsely grnd beef (shank, shoulder or possibly chuck)
• 2 lb Coarsely grnd pork salt
• 1/3 c. Mild, unseasoned chile pwdr
• 3 Tbsp. Grnd cumin, from toasted seeds, if possible
• 3 Tbsp. Dry oregano, preferably Mexican
• 3 Tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa pwdr (NOT DUTCH PROCESS!)
• 2 Tbsp. Grnd cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper, or possibly to taste
• 4 c. Tomato juice
• 3 c. Beef stock or possibly canned broth
• 8 med Garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Yellow cornmeal as optional thickener (more as needed)
• 32 ounce Dark red kidney beans (liquid removed and rinsed)

Directions