Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef, (90% lean)

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalape?o pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• ? tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• ? tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup beer
• ? cup (2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings:

• Sour cream

• Sliced green onions
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:

1. Heat a large Dutch oven over MEDIUM-HIGH heat; add oil. Lower heat to MEDIUM; add onion, bell pepper and jalape?o pepper stirring occasionally until tender, approximately 4-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

2. Add Ground Beef. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary.

3. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, black pepper and salt; cook 1 minute.

4. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes & green chilies, and beer; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes. Add shredded cheese. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Source: www.beeflovingtexans.com