Two beer chili

Submitted by katespace

I don't normally use a recipe while cooking this, so it comes out different every time. Here's as close as I can figure it.

Ingredients

 * 2 bottles beer
 * 4 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
 * 1-2 large cans (28 oz) beans (whatever kind you like, I sometimes use black beans, but usually kidney beans), drained and rinsed
 * 3 large cans (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, drained
 * 4 bell peppers, coarsely chopped
 * 1/2 large jar jalapeno slices
 * 1 tsp garlic powder
 * 1 tbsp minced onion
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * 1/4 tsp black pepper
 * 8 tbsp chili powder
 * 3 tsp cumin
 * 1 tsp crushed red pepper
 * 4 tbsp unsweetened baking chocolate
 * your favorite hot sauce to desired heat (I like cholula, and I like it HOT)

Directions

 * 1) Open both beers. One will be added to the pot after browning the beef, the other is for drinking while cooking. :)
 * 2) Brown ground beef in large empty stock pot, drain, and return to pot.
 * 3) Add all ingredients to pot with meat and mix thoroughly. Cook on medium heat for at least 2 hours or until peppers are soft. Alternatively, you can make this in a crockpot by cooking on low for 8-10 hours.

I like to serve with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.