Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 5 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 14-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 12-ounce bottle of beer, optional*
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 15-ounce can prepared Bush's kidney chili beans

Instruction

  • Add the oil to a large cast iron pot, such as a Le Creuset Round French Oven, and heat over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and sauté for approximately 5-7 minutes, until they are translucent. Add the garlic and sauté an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Add all of the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, and thyme) to the onion mixture. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat using a spoon or spatula into small pieces.
  • Cook until the meat is completely cooked through.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the beer and tomato paste. Simmer on low until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about an 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.