Ingredients
1.5 pound Lean ground beef
1.5 pounds Meatloaf mix (Ground beef, veal, pork)
1 cup Onion large diced
4 cloves Garlic - chopped
12 ounce Beer
3 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
.5 cup Chili powder
.25 cups Cumin powder
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 cans Tomato paste 6oz can
14 ounces Beef broth
1 tablespoon Liquid smoke
16 ounces Elbow macaroni
Preparation
Heat oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, till onions are soft.
Add ground beef and meatloaf mix and brown for 8-10 minutes. Ensure the meat is finely broken up.
Season with Montreal Steak Seasoning and stir.
Add beer and reduce by half.
Stir in chili powder and cumin powder and stir until spices bloom, approximately 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and stir until fully blended.
Add broth and liquid smoke. Stir until fully blended.
Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off stove and let Chili rest for 5-10 minutes.
In a second pan bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni.
Drain cooked macaroni.
Serve chili over macaroni with shredded cheese and hot sauce on the side.
