Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 1 large green sweet pepper, chopped
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 14 1/2 - ounce can diced tomatoes
  
• 2 12 - ounce cans tomato juice (3 cups)
  
• 1 12 - ounce can beer or 1-1/2 cups water, tomato juice or beef broth
  
• 1 -2 jalapeno* chile peppers, seeded, if you like, and chopped
  
• 2 15 - 15 1/2 - ounce cans Mexican-style chili beans
  
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
  
• Chili toppings (such as shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion and/or dairy sour cream)
  
• Warm cornbread and honey (optional)