Beef and Beer Chili

Beef and Beer Chili (Adapted from CL)

1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
8 ounces ground sirloin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
19 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 3/4 cups beef broth
12 ounce bottle amber ale
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

In a large dutch oven over medium-high, add onion, bell pepper, beef and garlic. Cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble - about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt - cook about 1 minute. Add oregano, beans, tomatoes, broth and beer - bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cornmeal - continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in lime juice before serving.

Makes about 4 servings.

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