Awesome Texas Chili from Mimi's Recipe Archive

http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/CHILI/Beef_Awesome_Texas_Chili.html

2 lbs. chuck stew beef, cut into small chunks 
2 tbs vegetable oil 
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained 
12 oz. Tomato paste 
1 cup chopped onion 
3 garlic cloves, minced 
1 green pepper, seeded and cut into two pieces 
5-10 slices of pickled jalpeno pepper slices (depends on your heat preference) 
1 bottle of beer and enough water to equal 2 1/2 cups 
1 1/2 tbs. chili powder 
1/2 tsp cumin 
1/2 tsp red pepper 
1/2 tsp oregano 
1/2 tsp salt 


In large pot, brown meat in oil, in two batches, draining off fat 
after each batch. Return drained meat to pot.
Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and 
simmer for 2 hours.