Step 1

Brown meat in large Dutch oven. Remove to strainer (strain over a bowl, not in the sink).

Step 2

Add olive oil or vegetable oil to the Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 3

When oil is hot, add onions, peppers and garlic and saute over medium heat until vegetables are soft and just starting to brown a little. Add meat back into pot.

Step 4

Add tomatoes, beer, water, and seasonings. Depending on how spicy you like chili, you might want to start with half the seasonings listed and then taste later to see if you want to add more. If it looks a little dry (higher proportion of meat and peppers) then you might want to add another half bottle of beer.

Step 5

Bring chili to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.

Step 6

Cook for at least an hour or two, stirring frequently. Taste halfway through because you might need to add more seasonings.

Step 7

Serve with grated cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream or other toppings.