Sriracha Chili Con Carne

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6-7
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup sriracha chili sauce
• 6 ounces dark beer (such as porter or stout, i use guinness)
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

Recipe

• heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large dutch oven.
• add meat and season with salt and pepper. brown the meat, breaking up large clumps.
• after about 5 minutes, add onions and bell peppers.
• reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occassionally, until onion begin to turn golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
• add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, bay leaves, tomato paste and sriracha. cook about a minute while stirring.
• add beer, stirring and scraping sides for stubborn bits.
• add tomatoes and beans.
• cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occassionally.
• remove bay leaves prior to serving.
• garnish with corn chips, cheddar cheese, onions, and/or chopped herbs as desired.