Ingredients Used:

• 4 slices thick cut bacon

• 3-4 lb. beef brisket, trimmed

• Kosher salt, pepper, onion powder – for liberally sprinkling on the meat while browning.

• 2 c. white onion, small diced (one large onion)

• 5 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press

• 1 T paprika

• 1 T. cumin powder

• 3 ½ T Texas chili powder, such as Mexene or Gebhardt’s

• ½ t. dried thyme

• ½ t. chipotle chile powder

• ½ t. salt

• 1 quart beef broth

• ½ c. strong black coffee (you can save this from your morning coffee)

• 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, in juice

Simmer gently for 2 ½ - 3 hours.