Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 (12 oz) bottles lager beer
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with chilis, undrained
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco or chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese of your choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chives, finely chopped
Directions
- 1
In a large stock pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no more pink remains. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use a slotted spoon to remove meat from pan and drain fat. Set aside meat until needed later.
- 2
Add bell pepper, onion, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, thyme, and garlic powder to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until onion is softened.
- 3
Stir in beer, tomatoes, and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and add the ground beef back to the pot. Add in honey, chili sauce, and beans.
- 4
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve with some cheese and/or a dollop of sour cream sprinkled and/or chives.