Christmas Chili

Name: Christmas Chili
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground round; 2 medium white onions, diced; 2 large bell peppers, diced; 3 tablespoons chili powder, divided; 2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided; 1 teaspoon basil; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans; 1 (8 ounce) can beer; 1 tablespoon black pepper; grated cheddar cheese; chopped onion

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground round
2 medium white onions, diced
2 large bell peppers, diced
3 tablespoons chili powder, divided
2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon basil
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (8 ounce) can beer
1 tablespoon black pepper
grated cheddar cheese
chopped onion

Directions

1

Place beef, onions and bell peppers in large Dutch oven.
2

Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and basil.
3

Using a wooden spoon, blend together and brown very slowly.
4

You may drain if desired, but mine didn't have a lot of grease, so I didn't bother.
5

Place tomatoes in food processor and process just long enough to cup up large pieces.
6

Put tomatoes, beans and beer in with meat and bring to a low simmer.
7

Add remaining chili and garlic powder.
8

Add pepper.
9

Cook slowly for at least 2 hours.
10

Serve with cheese and onion.