Chili

By lovenaples

May add about 1/8 c. brown sugar

Great all round chili recipe, tweek if you like it hotter.

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 -2 stalks celery, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 lbs ground chuck
• 4 T. chili powder
• 1 T. cumin
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. dried thyme
• 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes w/ puree
• 1 14 1/2 oz can chicken broth
• 1 12oz can beer
• 1 6oz can tomato paste
• 1 15 to 16 oz can chili beans
• 1/8 c. brown sugar (optional)

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oinion and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.

Add chuck and saute until brown, about 5 minutes.

Add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Add brown sugar if using.

Mix in tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste.

Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Mix in the beans, simmer 5 minutes.

Season to taste with salt & pepper.