Beef Pairings

Kudzu Honey Chili

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs ground beef
15 oz diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons of chili powder
3 teaspoons of ground cumin
1 tablespoon of creole seasoning
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
2 to 4 tablespoons of Truck Stop Wildflower Honey
12 oz Kudzu Porter
6 oz Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale

Directions:

Brown the meat (recommend boiling the meat rather than browning in a pan).

Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, creole seasoning, cayenne and salt.  Cook on medium-high for four minutes or until soft.

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, honey and beer.  Bring to a boil.

Lower heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.

Serves 4.