Jt's Truckin' Chili

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 lbs chuck, well trimmed and cut into small cubes
• 2 onions, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 7 ounces minced green chilies (or 1 Italian pepper and 4 ounces of green chilies per the original)
• 12 ounces beer
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 8 garlic cloves
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 3 jalapeno peppers, finely diced (optional)

1. In a large chili pot (heavy bottom), heat oil and saute meat until no longer pink.
2. Drain off the fat and add onions, Italian peppers and chilies.
3. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in beer (12 ounces), chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and cumin.
5. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally and adding water.
6. Add salt during the last 45 minutes and adjust again before serving.
7. For hotter chili, add the jalapenos.

vegetable oil, chuck, onions, green chilies, beer, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, ground cumin, salt, peppers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jts-truckin-chili-112432 (may not work)