• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds ground beef
• chili spice mixture recipe below
• 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies drained
• 1½ cups dark beer non-alcoholic beer may be substituted
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3-4 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1-1½ teaspoons salt
• Assorted garnishes: shredded cheese sliced green onions, sour cream

Chili Spice Mixture

• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½-1 teaspoon sugar