Halftime Chili

Name: Halftime Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onions; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 lbs ground beef; 5 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 mild jalapenos, seeds & ribs removed and chopped finely; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can beans in chili sauce

Submitted by Jollymae

"I'm intrigued by the addition of barbecue sauce. Recipe from Recipe Girl."

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Ready In:: 1hr 55mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ cups chopped sweet onions
6 large garlic cloves, minced
3 lbs ground beef
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 bay leaves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
2 mild jalapenos, seeds & ribs removed and chopped finely
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¹⁄₂ cup barbecue sauce
1 (15 ounce) can beans in chili sauce

directions

Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are soft and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minute Add chili powder, cumin, basil, bay leaves, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in jalapeños, tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to reincorporate the ingredients, about 1 hour and 15 minute Mix in the beans and heat an additional 5 minutes.