Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion diced
1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder divided, or to taste 1 teaspoon cumin
1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
19 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 cup beer
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:
Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder. In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness. Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.