No-Beans-About-It Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle of beer (optional)
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beer (if using), chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until thickened.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300 per serving
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Made without beans
• Suitable for American taste
• Can be made with or without beer

User Comments:

• "This chili is so good, I couldn't believe it was made without beans!"
• "The perfect comfort food on a cold night."
• "I added a bit of sour cream and cheese to mine and it was amazing."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have beer, you can substitute it with water or beef broth.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, onions, or cornbread.