Jim Kaczmarek's Chili

Enough chili for a big party! The secret ingredient for this recipe is a 12 oz. bottle of beer. Serve with grated cheddar or jalapeno jack, sour cream, salsa, and chopped onion.

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Place meat in freezer until slightly frozen.Cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes.

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat until it turns gray.Stir in onions and garlic.Cook until onions are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Cut up canned tomatoes, reserving juice; combine in a 6 quart cooking pot with tomato sauce, beer, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, beef base, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.Bring to a slow boil over high heat.Add meat mixture, and reduce heat to low.Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours.

Mix in pinto beans.Simmer for 1/2 hour longer.Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.

Jim Kaczmarek's Chili

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