Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 to 16 oz) red kidney beans, undrained

Instruction

  • Peel and chop the onion to measure 1 cup. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
  • Into the beef, stir the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute or two.
  • Pour in bourbon to deglaze pan. Use bourbon to scrape up any bits stuck to pan.
  • Add tomatos and tomato sauce and brown sugar to pot. Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the beans with their liquid. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.
  • Serve with chips, chives, sour cream, or grated cheese.