Step 1

Heat up olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium/high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden. Add onion, and cook for 12-15 minutes over medium/high heat until fully browned.

Step 2

Lower heat to medium, add ground beef, cloves and a large pinch of salt. Cook until fully browned, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every so often.

Step 3

Add in chipotle and mix until just combined. Add tomatoes, all the spices, and salt. Continue to cook over medium heat until simmering, lower the heat to low and continue to cook for 15 minutes stirring every so often.

Step 4

Add in beer and lower the heat as low as possible. Continue to cook for 3 to 8 hours. Adding 1/4 cup water at a time, as needed.

Step 5

Allow your chili to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving with your favorite toppings.