Generic Chili Recipe

6 Servings

2 T oil
2 lb chili meat *
1 lg onion, chopped med.
2 cl garlic, minced
2 t cumin
2 T chili powder
3 c canned tomatoes, w/joice
12 oz beer **
1 salt/pepper, To Taste
Heat the oil (your choice of low-smoke type) in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Add meat, onion and garlic, cook until browned.
Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir to blend. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add to meat with the juice.
Stir in beer.
Simmer over low heat, uncovered for 1-2 hours, adding more beer or water as necessary.