Squirrel'S Beanless Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
4 tablespoons olive oil or 4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies or (4 ounce) can roasted red peppers
2 cups water
1 (12 ounce) can beer
salt and pepper or Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Brown meat in olive oil or butter in a large pot.
Add onion, bellpepper, and garlic to pan and cook until vegetables are soft.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer uncovered for two hours, stirring occasionally.