Cliff’s Chili

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 lbs. ground beef

2 medium onions chopped (about 2 cups)

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

1 28oz can diced stewed tomatoes

2 15oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 12oz can of beer

5 tbsp. ground chilies (New Mexico reds are great)

1 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. sugar

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+ sauté ground beef, onions, and garlic in oil until beef is browned.

+ drain off fat.

+ stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.

+ reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, about 55

minutes.

+ add salt, pepper, ground red pepper to taste.

+ garnish with chopped red onion, jack cheese, diced avocado.