Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tablespoon   Vegetable oil
   2       pound        Ground Beef
   2       medium       Onions -- chopped
   2       cloves       Garlic -- finely chop
  28       Ounces       Tomatoes -- whole
  12       Ounces       Beer
   5       tablespoon   Chili powder
   2                    Jalapeno chili -- seed & chop
   1       tablespoon   Cumin
   2       teaspoon     Paprika
   1       teaspoon     Sugar
                        Cayenne pepper (optional)
                        Cheddar cheese -- shredded
                        Red onion -- chopped
                        Avocado -- sliced

Preparation:

Heat oil in 6-quart saucepan. Add ground beef, onions and garlic and saute until meat is browned. Stir in next 7 ingredients and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, about 45-55 minutes. Taste and season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, if desired. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cheese, onion and avocado, if desired. Makes about 8 cups.