Name: Filet Mignon Chili with Masa Biscuits
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 3/4 lb filet mignon, cut into small bite sized pieces; olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, chopped; 2 hot peppers, such as jalapeno or Serrano, sliced, seeds and all; 2 mild peppers, such as poblano, or cubanelle, seeded and chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 26 oz canned tomatoes; 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce; 1 bottle of beer (or you can use water); 1 heaping tsp cumin; 3 heaping tsp chili powder (I used a combination of regular, Ancho and Chipotle); 1 tsp salt; 1 15 oz can of white beans; 1/3 cup water; 2 Tbsp masa harina; sour cream for garnish; Masa Harina Biscuits; 1 cup (5 ounces) masa harina; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 Tbsp honey; 2 cups (10 ounces) flour; 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 12 Tbsp (1 and 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter cut in pieces