Margaritaville Chili

Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and add beef. Cook until beef is browned and any liquid from the browning is gone.

Scoop out cooked beef into a bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook onions, green pepper, and garlic until soft, about 4 minutes.

Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, some black pepper and hot sauce and stir to mix.

Add canned tomatoes and black beans and sliced jalapenos and shot of tequila (have one for yourself if you like). Bring the beef back to the pot, mix, and taste. Add any salt to suit your palate. Cook at a simmer for 45 minutes. Note: I tasted it after about 20 minutes and found it needed something else, so I added a splash of red wine to bring the flavor to another level.

Ladle into a bowl and top with sour cream, sliced jalapenos, and cheese, or whatever you like to top your chili with.