Chili

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 lbs 90% lean ground beef
• 20 ounces onions, chopped
• 4 ounces green peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 7 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (12 ounce) bottles chili sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (may substitute 1 14.5 oz. can beef broth)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. add the meat and brown, about 8-10 minutes. add salt to taste.
• 2 add the onions, peppers, and garlic. continue cooking stirring occasionally for about 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
• 3 add the worcestershire sauce, and cook another 3 minutes. stir occasionally. reduce heat if necessary.
• 4 set heat to medium. stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano. cook for 5 minutes.
• 5 reduce the heat to low. add the beans, chili sauce, and beer (or broth). simmer for 30 minutes. stir occasionally.
• 6 option: garnish bowls with shredded cheddar cheese.