Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1 small can tomato paste
1 (7 oz.) bottle beer
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 can tomatoes, chopped
salt
pepper

Preparation

In a large kettle, cook ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, beans, paste, beer, chili powder, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings. Serve with chopped raw onions, jalapeno peppers and grated Cheddar cheese.