The Best Chili Recipe (604)

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 jalapeño (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)
• 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
• 19 ounces canned red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

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