Ingredients
- Coffee rub ( makes 4 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon very finely ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- For the Chili-Mac
- 2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
- water for cooking beans
- 2 teaspoons finely ground coffee beans
- 1 pound beef chuck roast, diced in 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons of the coffee rub
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely diced serrano pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes with the juice
- 12 ounces tomato or vegetable juice
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 cup dried, small shaped pasta, cooked according package directions
- green onion, sour cream and/or grated cheese for serving (optional)
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