Rootin' Tootin' Whiskey-House Chili

After spending a few luxurious days receiving royal treatment on the fourth floor of a Chicago "Ice House Loft" (a Chicondo, if you will), ECC's Executive Chef took a break from out-of-the-car cooking and took full advantage of having access to all the amenities of a full kitchen. Every device and appliance that people take for granted on a daily basis were working overtime for the creation of this Momma-inspired, cowboy-craving, spicy, Southwestern stew: refrigerator, freezer, oven (or stove, whichever you prefer), microwave, coffee maker, garbage can, Lazy Susan spice rack, paper towel holder, dishcloths, sink, running water, soap dispenser - the list could go on for days.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
1 diced Onion
1 diced Green Pepper
6 finely diced Jalapeno Peppers
8 cloves Garlic - 4 chopped, 4 whole
1 can Diced Tomatoes (big can, not standard size)
1 can Crushed Tomatoes (see parentheses above)
1 can Tomato Paste (tiny can, you'll know it when you see it)
Salt
Pep
Chili Powder
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Italian Seasoning
1 dash Whiskey (It can't be 'Whiskey-House' without the whisk!)
1 can Kidney Beans

Brown meat with salt, pep, and Italian seasoning. Sauté onion, green pepper, jalapenos, olive oil, salt, and chopped garlic over medium-high heat until you think they're cooked and smell really good. Add meat to veggie mix. Aside from the kidney beans, stir in all other ingredients, making sure to take a pull off the whiskey after adding a dash of sauce to the sauce. The full cloves of garlic are for the lucky few who sink their teeth into them - an added magical treat. Bring chili-to-be to a boil and reduce to a simmer for as long as your patience allows. "Low, slow, and til an inch of hair grows," blurted ECC's Head Chef, "It's a flawless method." Pep up the taste with chili powder and other spices - flavor saves 'er! Add kid beans about an hour before your patience is up.

Throw in a bit of shredded cheddar, do a dollop of Daisy, and pair it with Theresa's Tasty Gluten-Free Cornbread for a damn-fine dish that will tint your teeth and curl your toes. It really is Rootin', Tootin'.