Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 chopped onion large, yellow or white
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 31 ounces kidney beans
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
  • 4 ounces jalapenos chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup dark beer
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican mix
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method

  • Cook ground beef in large frying pan.
  • While cooking, stir and chop beef with spatula to crumble.
  • Continue cooking for about 7 minutes or until the meat is brown and cooked through.
  • Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and tabasco.
  • Cook while stirring, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to large pot. Add the Kidney beans (juice and all), canned tomatoes (juice and all), the tomato paste, jalapenos (yep, juice and all), splenda (or sugar), and beer.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Top individual bowls of chili with a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkle of cheese.