Spicy Bourbon Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs ground chuck
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 -3 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 1/4 ounces chili seasoning mix
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 3/4 cup desired bourbon
• 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Recipe

• 1 brown ground chuck and minced garlic.
• 2 melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. add bell peppers and onions and cook for 10 minutes.
• 3 add the ground chuck and garlic mixture to pot. stir in remaining ingredients except bourbon and beans. use only 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper to begin with, adding more for hotter chili.
• 4 simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 5 add bourbon and kidney beans and simmer for 1/2 hour longer.