Texas Pulled Beef Chili Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 5 dried chiles, mild to moderate heat level, such as guajillo, ancho, pasilla, New Mexican and/or mulato
- 1 32-ounce container (4 cups) beef stock
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 2 1/2-pound beef chuck roast (about 1 1/2-inches thick)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped
- 1 tablespoon (a scant palmful) ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon (a scant palmful) ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 12-ounce bottle light beer, such as Corona
- 1 rounded tablespoon light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cayenne red pepper sauce, preferably Frank’s Redhot
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 15- to 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
- 8 soft white sandwich or hamburger rolls, toasted
- Sliced bread-and-butter pickles and chopped raw white onion, for topping
Preparation
Stem and seed the chiles; transfer to a large saucepan. Add the stock; bring to a low, rolling boil over medium heat. Cook until the chiles soften and the stock is infused, 30-45 minutes. Working in batches, purée chiles and stock in a food processor to make the chili sauce. Reserve.
Position a rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 325°F.
Place the pot on the stovetop; transfer the beef to a plate. Skim the fat from the juices in the pot. Using two forks, shred the meat and return it to the pot. Mix in the beans; season, and cook until the beats are heated through, a minute or two.
Divide the beef mixture among the roll bottoms, then top with some pickles, chopped onion and the roll tops.