1/2 RECIPE - HALFTIME CHILI

1/2 recipe - halftime chili image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onions
4 cloves garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can 14-oz can crushed tomatoes with added puree
6 ounces beer
1/2 can 6oz can tomato paste

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add chuck and sauté until brown, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Mix in beans. Simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)