Mimi's Steakhouse Chili

2 lbs beef (cut of choice), cubed
2T olive oil
1 jumbo onion, chopped
2 lg cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, remove 1/2 of the seeds and chop
1/2 can beer
1 qt home canned tomatoes, pureed
3T bacon fat
1/4 c brown sugar
2T better than bullion, beef
1 3/4T chili powder
1T cumin
1/2T salt
5+ cups of cooked pinto beans in their own liquid

~heat the oil in a dutch oven.
~brown the meat in the oil.
~add everything else to the pot, except the beans, and stir to combine.
~cover and put into a 325 degree oven for 2 hrs.
~add the beans and the liquid, stir to combine.
~cover and return to the oven to heat through, 15" ish.

serves 6-8
Mimi's recipe.