Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder (divided (or to taste))
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 14 ½ ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 19 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
  • 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  •  Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  • In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.