This chili throws together very easily and quickly. I made it with beef, but one could easily make a vegetarian pot instead. If you make a vegetarian version add carrots & sweet potatoes for extra density.

makes enough for 6 adults

olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
2 italian green peppers chopped
4 cloves garlic diced
3/4 tbsp chili powder
2/3 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp good cocoa powder
salt & pepper to taste
3/4 can chipolte peppers w/adobo sauce, dice the peppers – use more or less to taste
2 large cans small red kidney beans – drained and cleaned
1 large can whole tomatoes
1 bottle dark beer – like guinness
splash of coffee

1. Heat large pot on high. Add olive oil. Add beef and turn the heat to med-high.
2. Cook beef, stirring to break up the meat.                                                                                        
3. When the beef is cooked through, add onion, garlic & pepper. Saute until onions are translucent and peppers soft.                                                                                                                  
4. Add salt, pepper and spices.                                                                                                              
5. Add chilis & adobo sauce.                                                                                                                    
6. Add beans.                                                                                                                                              
7. Add tomatoes, squeezing each tomato in your hands to release the juices and break up the tomato.
8. Add the beer and coffee            
9. Turn the heat to high and bring chili to a boil.                                                                          
10. Turn the heat down to low and let chili simmer for at least one hour.

Serve cheddar cheese and cornbread. Enjoy!

Posted by: lara