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Wild West Chili




Source of Recipe


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2 tbsp. olive oil
2 lbs. coarsely ground sirloin
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes (drained)
2 12-oz. cans tomato sauce
1 12-oz can amber ale or regular beer
3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. ground black pepper
2 tbsp. beef bouillon crystals or 2 bouillon cubes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cilantro
3 16-oz cans dark red kidney beans
cayenne pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in large skillet.

Add ground sirloin, onion and garlic and cook until meat is browned on all sides.

Drain to remove oil and fat.

Place meat in a large metal pot and add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and beer.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, sugar, pepper, bouillon, salt and cilantro.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 -1/4 hours.

Twenty minutes before serving, add kidney beans (with liquid).

Add cayenne pepper, a pinch at a time, to taste.

Top with chopped onion, grated sharp cheese, chopped fresh tomato, chopped green or red pepper, or sour cream, if desired.