Sweetpea'S Chili

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 3 green jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 1/2 large green bell peppers or 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon dried celery flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (27 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (27 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups water
• black pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

1. In skillet, brown and drain ground beef.
2. In large pot, combine the beer, water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and the beans.
3. Add the peppers, garlic, and onion. Heat thoroughly.
4. Add the beef and all of the spices.
5. Cook for about an hour to allow the flavors to combine.
6. Garnish with the cheese and sour cream if desired.

ground beef, green jalapeno peppers, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, chili powder, chipotle powder, cumin, celery flakes, ground red pepper, salt, beer, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, water, black pepper, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweetpeas-chili-190223 (may not work)