Beer-Braised Brisket Tacos

Preheat oven to 325°. Season brisket all over with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons ground chile pepper.

Heat oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add brisket and cook until until brown on both sides. Transfer brisket to a plate.

Add the onion, red and green sweet peppers, and garlic to the Dutch oven. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and remaining 2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder, stirring to coat vegetables. Stir in the tomatoes, beer, cocoa powder, oregano, cinnamon stick and jalapeño. Bring to boiling.

Return the brisket to the Dutch oven, spooning some of the vegetables over the meat. Bake, covered, for 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 hours, turning brisket after 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven when meat is fork tender. Transfer brisket to a cutting board, reserving vegetables in Dutch oven. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Slice brisket against the grain, then coarsely chop. Stir meat back into vegetables. Serve with tortillas and assorted toppers.