Classic Red Chili

I love chili. Maybe it's because it's a one-dish meal, or maybe because it's a comfort food and reminds me of home. This recipe is basically my mom's with a few additions of my own (namely beer and chipotle chilis in adobe sauce - one of my new favorite ingredient!).

Makes about 8 healthy servings

Ingredients
2 lbs ground turkey (I think any ground meat will do, but because you don't really taste the meat itself in this dish, I go for the low-cal option)
1 large videlia/yellow onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans beans, drained (I prefer black beans)
1 large (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
1 can rotel diced tomatoes with habeneros
1/2 bottle/can beer (enjoy the other half while you're cooking! cheers!)
2 tbsp adobe sauce from canned chipotle chilis in adobe sauce
3-4 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp dried oregano
S and P to taste

In a large, deep pot (the deeper the better to avoid splatters), brown ground meat with onion and garlic. If using fattier meat, drain fat then return to pot. Add beer, stir for a few minutes, add all remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour or until liquid has reduced an inch or two and has thickened up to your preferred consistency.

Makes about 8 servings.

I top mine with some shredded cheddar, dollap of sour cream and a big handful of Fritos. Delish!