Family Recipes
Beef Chili

Beef Chili

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
5 strips bacon
3 cloves garlic, finely minced (2 teaspoons garlic powder)
15 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
15 oz can tomato sauce
2 cans beef broth
1 1/2 cups beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder (1 ancho 1 chili powder)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 oz can white beans
15 oz can kidney beans

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot cook bacon in the pan
  2. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat set aside
  3. Add onions plus bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, add garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for around 5 minutes
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, beef broth, Worcestershire along with the spices.
  6. Bring to boil and reduce heat simmer for 1-2 hours for best results 30-45 minutes in a pinch.
  7. Stir in chili beans and allow to heat through, salt and pepper as desired, cook for about 15 minutes.
  8. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.