Squirrel's Beanless Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 4 tablespoons olive oil or 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies or 1 (4 ounce) can roasted red peppers
• 2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer
• salt and pepper or tabasco sauce

Recipe

• 1 brown meat in olive oil or butter in a large pot.
• 2 add onion, bellpepper, and garlic to pan and cook until vegetables are soft.
• 3 add the rest of the ingredients and simmer uncovered for two hours, stirring occasionally.