Jim Kaczmarek\'s chili

Ingredients 3 pounds beef chuck 2 1/2 cups chopped onions 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer 5 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 tablespoons beef bouillon granules 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained Directions Place meat in freezer until slightly frozen. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat until it turns gray. Stir in onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Cut up canned tomatoes, reserving juice; combine in a 6 quart cooking pot with tomato sauce, beer, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, beef base, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a slow boil over high heat. Add meat mixture, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Mix in pinto beans. Simmer for 1/2 hour longer. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.