Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, minced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (11 ounce) can cream of tomato soup (condensed type)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans or (15 ounce) can chili hot beans
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer or (12 ounce) bottle water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (or more)

Method

  • Heat oil in deep pot, add all vegetables and allow to saute slowly for 10-15 minutes, insuring that the vegetables are very soft.
  • When vegetables are soft, add ground chuck right into the pot with the vegetables; brown and stir to break up. Cook until all pink is gone. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add minced garlic, stir and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients. Clean out cans with a little water and add that too. Allow to simmer 30 minutes.
  • Serve with chopped onion, cilantro, shredded cheese and sour cream.