Scott'S Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups onions (coarsely chopped)
3 -5 tablespoons garlic (I use 5)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup jalapeno (chopped)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon oregano (crushed)
2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chili powder (can use mild, med.= or hot)
1/4 cup chili powder, this is optional and added during simmering (can use mild, med. or hot) (optional)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
12 ounces beer
1/2 cup water
chopped onion
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy saucepan.
Add onions, green pepper, jalapenos and garlic and saute until onions are translucent.
Add ground beef to the pot and cook until meat is evenly browned.
Add the cumin, oregano, 1/4 cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons chili powder, ground cayenne, salt and mix well.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beer and water.
Bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer covered.
After 1 hour of simmering taste and add more chili powder if you want.
Simmer for 1 hour more.
Serve topped with chopped onions, cheddar cheese and sour cream if you like.
Corn bread on the side.