INGREDIENTS

1. 1 1/2lbsground round
2. 2mediumwhite onions, diced
3. 2largebell peppers, diced
4. 3tablespoonschili powder, divided
5. 2tablespoonsgarlic powder, divided
6. 1teaspoonbasil
7. 3 (14 1/2 ounce)cansstewed tomatoes
8. 3 (14 1/2 ounce)canschili beans
9. 1 (8 ounce)canbeer
10. 1tablespoonblack pepper
11. gratedcheddar cheese
12. choppedonions

DIRECTIONS

1. Place beef, onions and bell peppers in large Dutch oven.
2. Sprinkle with 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and basil.
3. Using a wooden spoon, blend together and brown very slowly.
4. You may drain if desired, but mine didn’t have a lot of grease, so I didn’t bother.
5. Place tomatoes in food processor and process just long enough to cup up large pieces.
6. Put tomatoes, beans and beer in with meat and bring to a low simmer.
7. Add remaining chili and garlic powder.
8. Add pepper.
9. Cook slowly for at least 2 hours.
10. Serve with cheese and onion.