While we're on the chilli tips, I'd say ox cheek is amazing for it. Very rich and dark, and gives a lovely fibrous texture when it breaks apart. Other things to put in - star anise and coffee.
I find a potato masher after at least 4 hours lets you break the meat down. This is before you put the kidney beans in, of course.
+1 Beef cheeks are great in chilli... Masher sounds a bit brutal tho', I like to let the meat fall apart naturally, gets a bit too furry otherwise, IYKWIM...
While we're on the chilli tips, I'd say ox cheek is amazing for it. Very rich and dark, and gives a lovely fibrous texture when it breaks apart. Other things to put in - star anise and coffee.
I find a potato masher after at least 4 hours lets you break the meat down. This is before you put the kidney beans in, of course.