Texas-Style Chili

Thanks to TxBeef.org, this delicious Texas- Style Chili recipe has been floating around here and everyone loves it! We suggest you substitute ground beef or chili meat for the ground sirloin; it will be a little lighter on your budget, but not lighter on the taste.

Ingredients

1. 2 pounds lean ground sirloin
2. 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3. 1 large onion, chopped
4. 1 green bell pepper, chopped
5. 1 jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
6. 4 garlic cloves, minced
7. 2 Tbsp. chili powder
8. 1 Tbsp. paprika
9. 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
10. 1 tsp. dried oregano
11. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
12. 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
13. 1 can (8-ounce) tomato sauce
14. 1 can (10 ounce) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
15. 1 cup beer
16. 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
17. Suggested 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 jalapeno pepper stirring occasionally until tender, approximately 4 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for additional 1 minute.
2. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef; break it up with a wooden spoon and stir gently until browned, about 7 minutes.
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.