Directions
1. Coat beef with desired amount of salt and pepper.
2. In a large enamel cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook beef in hot oil stirring often. About 5-6 minutes or until browned. Transfer beef to a platter.
3. Spoon onion into the Dutch oven, and cook, stirring often. About 3 minutes or until tender.
4. Add garlic, chipotle chile powder, dried oregano and ground cumin and stir constantly for about 2 minutes.
5. Mix in tomato paste, and cook, constantly stirring for about 2 minutes.
6. Add chiles, chicken broth, beef and 1 cup of water—bring to a boil.
7. Stir chile occasionally for about 20 minutes. Add salt to taste.
8. Sprinkle cornmeal on chile and cook, constantly stirring for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
9. Top with cheddar cheese.
10. Serve with your favorite toppings.