A staple in my house

Chili

what i cook up for every day use

Chili spice ratio

·       commercial chili powder - 5

·       cumin - 3

·       paprika - 2

·       cayenne pepper - 1

·       salt - 1

·       3 lbs ground meat 85/15 lean to fat ratio is ideal, but you can remove the fat if you use 80/20

·       1 jalapeno pepper, diced

·       1 red onion, diced

·       16 oz crushed tomatoes

·       2 beers

·       1 cup bell peppers

·       1/4 cup Joe's chili spice

·       1 teaspoon dry Chipolte peppers

·       salt to taste

Optional ingredients:

diced peppers (to increase heat, use the one you like, hottest are ghost peppers)

an additional chopped onion for a topping

shredded cheese as a topping

sour cream as a topping

Roast the chili mix spice in a separate pan at a low heat till you smell them

Brown the ground beef first - this gives you the opportunity to remove some fat

Deglaze with 1 beer

add all other ingredients except the 1 beer and bring to a simmer in a covered pot.

Cook for 2 hours

as the chili begins to dry, add the final beer and cook one more hour.

serve over rice, with corn bread, on chips, whatever you like.