• 4 lbs (1.8 kg) lean ground beef
• 5 Tbsp (33 g) chili powder, divided, or to taste

Combine ground beef and chili powder.

• 2 onions, diced
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
• 8 cloves garlic, minced

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

• 2 tsp (4 g) cumin
• 2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 2 can red kidney beans (19 oz), drained and rinsed
• 2 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 3 cups (720 g) beef broth
• 2 cups (470 g) beer
• 2 Tbsp (32 g) tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp (27 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.