Scott'S Chili

Name: Scott'S Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 1/2 cups onions (coarsely chopped); 3 -5 tablespoons garlic (I use 5); 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped); 1/2 cup jalapeno (chopped); 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon oregano (crushed); 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chili powder (can use mild, med.= or hot); 1/4 cup chili powder, this is optional and added during simmering (can use mild, med. or hot) (optional); 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 12 ounces beer; 1/2 cup water; chopped onion; shredded sharp cheddar cheese; sour cream

19 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups onions (coarsely chopped)
3 -5 tablespoons garlic (I use 5)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup jalapeno (chopped)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon oregano (crushed)
2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chili powder (can use mild, med.= or hot)
1/4 cup chili powder, this is optional and added during simmering (can use mild, med. or hot) (optional)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
12 ounces beer
1/2 cup water
chopped onion
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream

Directions

1

Heat oil in heavy saucepan.
2

Add onions, green pepper, jalapenos and garlic and saute until onions are translucent.
3

Add ground beef to the pot and cook until meat is evenly browned.
4

Add the cumin, oregano, 1/4 cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons chili powder, ground cayenne, salt and mix well.
5

Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beer and water.
6

Bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer covered.
7

After 1 hour of simmering taste and add more chili powder if you want.
8

Simmer for 1 hour more.
9

Serve topped with chopped onions, cheddar cheese and sour cream if you like.
10

Corn bread on the side.