Halftime Chili

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onions
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 lbs ground beef
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 mild jalapenos, seeds & ribs removed and chopped finely
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans in chili sauce

1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are soft and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add beef and saute until browned, about 5 minute Add chili powder, cumin, basil, bay leaves, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in jalapenos, tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to reincorporate the ingredients, about 1 hour and 15 minute Mix in the beans and heat an additional 5 minutes.

olive oil, sweet onions, garlic, ground beef, chili powder, ground cumin, basil, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, mild jalapenos, tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, barbecue sauce, beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/halftime-chili-494268 (may not work)