Texas Chili

Name: Texas Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 4 ancho chilies; 2 - 3 dried 'chile de árbol' chilies; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black peppercorns; ¼ tsp ground cumin; 8 oz yellow onions; 3 garlic cloves; 1 - 2 chipotle chilies, in adobo sauce, canned; 5 oz smoked bacon; 8 oz tomatoes; 32 oz beef sirloin; 8 oz water; 3 tbsp masa harina; cilantro; green onions; jalapeño peppers; tortillas