The Best Chili Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
• 4 cups garlic, minced
• 2½ tbsp chili powder, divided, or to taste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can canned diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 cups beer
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp 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 for 45 to 60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
4. Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.