Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (26.46-ounce) box Pomi finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 habanero chile, seeded and very finely chopped
  • 1 (6-ounce) can or tube tomato paste
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 3/4 cup beer (I prefer dark beer such as Negra Modelo for a deeper flavor)
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, for serving
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving
  • 1 (10- to 11-ounce) bag tortilla chips, for serving

Method

  • Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic in a large Dutch oven over medium-high until no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
  • Add all the other ingredients except those for serving. Stir well, and then bring to a boil over high. Let boil for a couple minutes, then stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes. Give the chili a good stir, cover again, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Continue to simmer over low, covered, for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt
  • Serve topped with your choice of fixings: sour cream (or Greek yogurt), shredded Cheddar, chopped cilantro, diced onions, and tortilla chips.