Trinket's Special Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs lean meat, cut into small, bite sized pieces (venison or beef)
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more, according to taste)
• 2 1/2 cups water (or more as needed)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

Recipe

• 1 salt and pepper meat and sear in oil,remove and set aside.
• 2 while oil is still hot in pan sauté onions a few minutes.
• 3 add garlic and stir, mix flour, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne in a bowl and add to sauce pan a little at a time stirring well after each addition.
• 4 add beer and stir.
• 5 add tomatoes, tomato paste, consommé,water and meat and stir.
• 6 cover and simmer 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, may need to add water.
• 7 add beans.
• 8 serve with your choice of toppings such as minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions.
• 9 serve with hot corn bread!