INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 lbs ground beef
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-2 (12 oz) bottles lager beer
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with chilis, undrained
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco or chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
• 2 cups shredded cheese of your choice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chives, finely chopped