Spicy Bourbon Chili

• 3 lbs ground chuck
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 -3 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 1/4 ounces chili seasoning mix
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 3/4 cup desired Bourbon
• 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1. Brown Ground Chuck and minced garlic.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onions and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the ground chuck and garlic mixture to pot. Stir in remaining ingredients except bourbon and beans. Use only 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper to begin with, adding more for hotter chili.
4. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Add Bourbon and kidney beans and simmer for 1/2 hour longer.

ground chuck, butter, bell peppers, onions, garlic, ground oregano, cumin, salt, sugar, ground red pepper, chili seasoning mix, tomatoes, kidney beans, desired bourbon, tomato sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-bourbon-chili-356107 (may not work)