Not-Just-Any-Chili-Chili

Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large cans (1 lb. 12 oz) tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
2 cans (15 ½ oz each) kidney beans, drained
3 T each Worcestershire and aromatic bitters
1 can (12 oz) beer or 1½ cups water
3 cloves garlic, minces or pressed
1 beef bouillon cube
1 t crushed red pepper
2 bay leaves
1 T chili powder
1 t each ground coriander and ground cumin; thyme leaves and oregano leaves; and dry basil

Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sour cream
Sliced green onions (including tops)
(Olives, bacon, avocado)

Steps
Crumble beef into a 5-6 quart kettle over medium heat; cook stirring to break up, until browned.

Add onion and cook until soft.

Stir in tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid, tomato puree, beans, Worcestershire, bitters, beer, garlic, bouillon cube, red pepper, bay, chili powder, coriander, cumin, thyme, oregano, basil.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chili is thick and flavors are well blended (about 2 hours).

Skim and discard fat and remove bay leaves.

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