Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 -5 tablespoons garlic (I use 5)
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1/2 cup jalapeno (chopped)
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1 1/2 lbs ground beef
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2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
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2 tablespoons ground cumin
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1/2 tablespoon oregano (crushed)
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2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup chili powder (can use mild, med.= or hot)
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1/4 cup chili powder, this is optional and added during simmering (can use mild, med. or hot)
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2 cups crushed tomatoes
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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12 ounces beer
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1/2 cup water
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chopped onion
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shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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sour cream
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2 1/2 cups onions (coarsely chopped)
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1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat oil in heavy saucepan.
- Add onions, green pepper, jalapeños and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook until meat is evenly browned.
- Add the cumin, oregano, 1/4 cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons chili powder, ground cayenne, salt and mix well.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beer and water.
- Bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer covered.
- After 1 hour of simmering taste and add more chili powder if you want.
- Simmer for 1 hour more.
- Serve topped with chopped onions, cheddar cheese and sour cream if you like.
- Corn bread on the side.