The Best Chili

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: Servings 8 servings Source:

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 395, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 77mg, Sodium: 283mg, Potassium: 1066mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 870IU, Vitamin C: 26.2mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 6.2mg