Garden Spiced Chili

Chili with a wonderful favor of the garden.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pour beer into a large Dutch oven and add ground chuck. Turn on heat to medium. Brown meat until no longer pink.

Step 2

Add onions, green pepper, red pepper, and green chili. Continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes or vegetables start to wilt. Add salt and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

Stir in chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano, continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and beans. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer the mixture uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Skim off fat occasionally.

Step 5

Mix corn meal and water together. Slowly stir in the corn meal slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Place a handful of tortilla chips into each bowl. Spoon chili over chips. Garnish with grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.