Game Day Chili

I call this recipe Game Day Chili.  Don't get me wrong, it's great anytime.  But I seem to make it mostly on big game days like Super Bowl.  It makes a large pot full so they is plently for a small crowd or for leftovers.  This recipe has a little heat to it but it is not HOT.  If you like it hotter you can adjust the seasoning half way through cooking.  This is also a great recipe to make ahead. The flavor is so much better after it sits for a day.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, medium dice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp each: cayenne, red chili flakes, ancho chili powder
4 tsp cumin
2 red bell peppers, medium dice
2 lbs ground beef
2 lbs chuck, cut into small bite size peices
2 tsp salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
1 12 oz beer
2 2 lb cans diced tomatoes
2 lb can kidney beans, drained 
2 lb can pinto beans, drained 
1 7 oz can chopped green chili's
Water

Toppings:
Grated cheese
Avocado, chopped
Sour cream
White onion, chopped fine 

In a large dutch oven heat the olive oil and the butter.  Add the onions and saute until soft.

Add the garlic, then all the spices, and saute a few minutes taking care not to burn. 

Add bell pepper, saute a few minutes until soft.

Add meat, salt and pepper and saute until browned. 

Add tomatoes, beans, and green chili. Add enough water to get to the consistency you want, a cup or two should do it. Cook on low for 1 hour. Check it every 15 minuties or so and give it a stir. 

Adjust seasoning.  Cook another 30 minutes on low.  Allow to sit for as log as possible.

Serve with toppings.