The Best Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 onion diced

  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder divided, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced

  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can

  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed

  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices

  • 1 ½ cups beef broth

  • 1 cup beer

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional

  • salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions:

  • Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.

  • In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.

  • Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.

  • Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.