Trinket's Special Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 3 garlic cloves, minced


• 2 large onions, chopped


• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil


• 3 lbs lean meat, cut into small, bite sized pieces (venison or beef)


• 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer


• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme


• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste


• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes


• 2 tablespoons flour


• 3 tablespoons cumin


• 3 tablespoons chili powder


• 3 teaspoons salt


• 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more, according to taste)


• 2 1/2 cups water (or more as needed)


• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained


• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

Recipe

• 1 salt and pepper meat and sear in oil,remove and set aside.


• 2 while oil is still hot in pan sauté onions a few minutes.


• 3 add garlic and stir, mix flour, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne in a bowl and add to sauce pan a little at a time stirring well after each addition.


• 4 add beer and stir.


• 5 add tomatoes, tomato paste, consommé,water and meat and stir.


• 6 cover and simmer 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, may need to add water.


• 7 add beans.


• 8 serve with your choice of toppings such as minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions.


• 9 serve with hot corn bread!