>Cilantro_Lime_Chili 

Last Edit: Oct. 15, 2018, 12:08 a.m.

• 1.3 lb generic "beef" chopped in 1/4" cubes - or a log of hamburger
• 1/2 beer
• 1 large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
• 1 regular can tomato sauce (15 oz)
• 1 regular can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
• 1 regular can black beans (15 oz)
• 1 regular can dark red kidney beans (15 oz)
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 5 or 6 little sweet peppers is also good.
• 1 large onion, diced
• Olive oil
• Lard also works well.
• 1-1/2 limes, juiced.
• 1 T juice
• Hand-full of fresh cilantro, chopped
• Quite a bit of chili powder
• 3 Ancho chiles
• 1 T Montana Mex chili powder
• 1/2 t chipotle powder
• 1/4 t habanero paste
• A little Garlic powder (I used roasted garlic powder because it's awesome)
• Red pepper flakes
• 1t Ground cumin

1. Heat oil in pan until hot
2. Add chopped onions and peppers. Cook until they get some color, then remove them from the pan.
3. Cook beef until it gets some color on it. It will release quite a bit of liquid as it cooks, so you'll have to cook it on high until all the liquid is gone, then keep going until you are nicely browned. You'll end up with some fond in the pan which is good, but don't let it burn and turn black.
4. Add the beer and all the cans of tomatoes, re-add the onions / peppers, and bring to a simmer.
5. Add chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Let it cook for a little bit after each time you add spices to let them blend in.
6. Once it is getting close on spice, add the beans, lime juice, and cilantro. Let it cook a little more. Adding the beans now so they don't get overcooked.
7. Add red pepper flakes to balance sweetness if needed.