• 2 lbs (910 g) lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp, 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp (17 g) chili powder, divided, or to taste

Combine ground beef and chili powder.

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.

• 1 tsp (2 g) cumin
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 can red kidney beans (19 oz), drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups (360 g) beef broth
• 1 cup (240 g) beer
• 1 Tbsp (16 g) tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp (13 g) brown sugar (optional)
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.