A fall classic

I don't know about anyone else, but I am soooo done with summer. This summer has been particularly bad in term of heat and humidity, it was probably cooler in Florida most of the season. As a prelude to fall and the "other" fall classic, here's a recipe for chili that includes some of my flat tire belgian amber ale.

1 to 2 tablespoon oil (I prefer olive but any other is fine)
1 pound ground meat (I prefer buffalo or grass fed beef)
1 pound sirloin, cubed (stew meat will work but you'll need a bit more time for tenderness)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 Bottle of beer (my choice is my Fat Tire clone)
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups beef stock

1 cup baltic porter (my summer brew), again, drink up!!
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1/2 finely chopped chili of choice (i use seeded jalapeno from the garden)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon heaping of cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon heaping of coriander
1 teaspoon salt
2 15 ounce cans kidney beans
1 15 ounce cans white beans
5 large carrots, chopped into thin discs
1. In large dutch oven, heat oil over med. flame and brown meat, sirloin chunks first then ground.

2. When meat is lightly browned, throw on the onions.

3. Take two large sips from the beer.

4. Add remaining beer plus, tomatoes, beef stock, porter and tomato paste.

5. Add the sugar, spices and kidney beans. Reduce flame to low and let simmer for an hour.

6. Add white beans and carrots throw in the over on low heat for another hour or two; longer will be better. Season and/or garnish as needed

Pretty simple recipe, pretty complex tastes, grab some bread and enjoy!