Christmas Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground round
2 medium white onions, diced
2 large bell peppers, diced
3 tablespoons chili powder, divided
2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon basil
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (8 ounce) can beer
1 tablespoon black pepper
grated cheddar cheese
chopped onion

Preparation

Place beef, onions and bell peppers in large Dutch oven.
Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and basil.
Using a wooden spoon, blend together and brown very slowly.
You may drain if desired, but mine didn't have a lot of grease, so I didn't bother.
Place tomatoes in food processor and process just long enough to cup up large pieces.
Put tomatoes, beans and beer in with meat and bring to a low simmer.
Add remaining chili and garlic powder.
Add pepper.
Cook slowly for at least 2 hours.
Serve with cheese and onion.