Brennon’s Texas Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef (any/all of ground/chili/stew)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tsp paprika
• 3 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbs dried onion flakes
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup beer of choice
• 1 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and deseeded (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine meat, onion, and half the spices in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Saute over medium high heat until meat is mostly browned and onion is tender - about 10 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce, beer, broth, and second half of spices. Add 1/4 tablespoon of cayenne pepper. Bring chili to boil and reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until meat is tender and flavors have developed. If using cayenne, add in 1/4 teaspoon increments until desired heat level is reached.

Lone Star Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

• 16 oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbs brown sugar (or turbinado)
• 1/2 fresh onion - pureed, or 2 tbs onion powder
• 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced or 1 tbs garlic powder
• 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbs coarse black pepper
• 1 tbs paprika
• 1 tsp Tobasco sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
2. Simmer about 25-30 minutes.
3. Puree in blender to bring out all the flavors.