If you haven't tried putting beer in your chili then you are in for a treat! Our own Jim McBride won a chili cookoff with this recipe-- that led to this star-earning chili earning mad props with the gardening set.
2 lbs. ground beef (95% lean)
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. garlic, minced
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chili diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
12 oz. dark beer
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)