Chili

This chili recipe is good for any time of year and it's easy, quick and yummy.

Prep time is 30-45 mins

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 large onions

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

3 1/2 teaspoons good quality chili powder

2 teaspoons of chipolte peppers in adobo sauce

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

5 cups of fresh diced tomatoes

1 can good quality beer such as Blue Moon

2 cans of kidney beans

2 tablespoons of Amore natural paste (it comes in a tube and is imported from Italy)

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large dutch oven add onions and garlic. Cook till translucent.  Season with salt and pepper.

Add tomato paste, chili powder and chipoltes cook and continue stirring until brown.

Add extra lean ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink.

Add tomatoes, beer and beans.  Bring to boil, reduce to a rapid simmer

Cook over medium heat until chili has thickened.

Serve with sour cream, cheese and chopped chives.