Spicy Chili
A delicious, homemade, simple chili. I have made several different chili recipes but my husband only requests this one. It has just the right amount of spiciness, richness, and smokiness. Simmer this chili for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor! I usually simmer my chili 3-4 hours.
Servings 8 people
Calories 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped (may remove seeds if desired)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce chopped
- 1 28 oz can tomato puree
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup lager style beer
- 2 15.5 oz cans chili beans in chili sauce
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground chuck breaking up the meat until golden brown
- Add the garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and chipotle chilis. Cook until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, beer, and chili beans. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours. Serve hot