1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90% lean – 10% fat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 12 oz stout beer (I used Guiness, but any stout will work)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can pinto beans
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
optional toppings include
Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Onions (green, red, or regular)
Any other toppings your chili loving heart desires! (Like tortilla chips, Fritos, jalapenos, cilantro, etc…)
Instructions
Heat your olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat
When hot, add your ground beef, season it with salt and pepper, and cook until well browned
When browned, add your onion, green pepper, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Saute until the veggies have softened
Add your chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine
Add your stout and stir to combine. Let this boil/simmer for a few minutes
Add your crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and reduce to a simmer, add the lid, and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally
When the hour is up, add your beans and cocoa powder and stir to combine
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve, topping each bowl with some extra chili goodies! (I recommend at least cheese, sour cream, and onions.)
Notes
This chili gets better and better as it sits in the fridge!