Instructions

1. In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Sear sausage and beef until browned on all sides. Remove from heat and reserve.
2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, 8 minutes or until fragrant and wilted. Stir in jalapenos, poblano and bell peppers and garlic and cook, occasionally stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, coriander, and cocoa powder. Cook a minute then add ground beef, breaking up with a fork and stirring into mixture.
3. When beef has lost its raw look, stir in tomatoes, tequila (or mezcal) and beer. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; return sausage and beef to pot and simmer, occasionally stirring and pressing whole tomatoes with the back of a spoon, 1-2 hours over low heat.