Chili


Ingredients

Base

  • 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large chopped onion (yellow or white)
  • 4 minced garlic cloves

Spice Blend

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne

Shizzle

  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute (or sugar)
  • 1 dark beer (Newcastle, Sam Adams Boston, etc.)

Topping

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream

Directions

  • Cook beef in pot
  • Add onion, garlic, spice blend, and tabasco.
  • Add shizzle, bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer uncovered about 30 min.