Quick Chili Con Carne On The Tex Side

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 ounces beer (1/2 a bottle)
• 1/2 cup fat free low-sodium beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• Tabasco sauce (to taste, Rachael says 4 good shakes)
• kosher salt, to taste
• Toppings
• crushed tortilla chips
• chopped onion
• chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a large deep saucepan, brown the ground beef in olive oil over med-high heat; add in onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
2. Add in beer, beef broth, tomatoes, seasonings, and salt; bring to a boil; then decrease heat to low and simmer until ready to serve.
3. Top with chopped onion and cilantro; serve with chips to dip, or crushed chips to top and a side of refried beans.
4. Leftovers only get better.

lean ground beef, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, beer, beef broth, tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, tabasco sauce, kosher salt, toppings, tortilla chips, onion, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quick-chili-con-carne-on-the-tex-side-182681 (may not work)