Beer Chili

I have so much home brewed beer in the house right now that I had to do something with some of it; hence, this receipe using beer. This is a simple receipe but tastes oh so good!

1 lb. ground beef
1 small white or yellow onion, medium chop
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped medium
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped medium
3 cloves garlic, chopped rough
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
1 14.5 oz can pinto beans
1 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa, any style
1 cup chicken stock or bouilion
2 12 oz. bottles of your favorite beer
salt and pepper to taste

In a large stockpot heat the oil and add the meat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Brown and dump in the peppers and onions, cooking until the onons are clear. Add the garlic and cook a minute longer. Do not overcook the garlic as it will burn and become bitter.

Add the stock, beans, tomatoes, beer and salsa. Stir to combine and the chili powder and chipotle powder. Stir and bring to a boil.

Turn down the heat and let simmer for about an hour. You may serve the chili with a dollop of shredded cheese and a crisp slice of baked bread. This dish is delicious with cold beer, especially on those blustery fall nights coming up.