Three Bean Chili

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 jalapeno, minced (seeds and membrane removed from one)

1 to1 1/2 pound lean ground beef

3 Tbsp chili powder

1 Tbsp chopped chipotle in adobo sauce

2 tsp cumin

2-3 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1 bottle beer

2 cans (14.5 0z. each) diced tomatoes with chilis

1 can water

1 small can tomato paste

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can corn, drained

2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste

Garnish with any or all:

Cilantro, chopped

Sour Cream

Shredded cheddar cheese

In a large dutch oven cook onion in olive oil until softened, about five minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, for another minute. Add ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink. Drain any fat from the pan and return to heat.

Add the chili powder, chipotle, and cumin. Cook spices and meat together, stirring for another minute or two. Add the beer, stir, simmer. Add drained, rinsed beans. Add tomatoes and can of water. Stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for an hour. If additional liquid is needed, add 1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth.

Add drained corn. As the chili simmers, stir occasionally. Taste, adjust seasoning as needed.