Five-Alarm Beef Chili

1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil

3 pounds boneless beef chuck (up to 4 lbs) -- cubed

2 onions -- chopped

2 green bell peppers -- chopped

1 4 oz can chopped jalapenos -- or

mild chili peppers 1/3 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup beer

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and brwo n all sides. Transfer to Crock-Pot. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to th e skillet and saute the onions and green peppers until soft. Transfer to Crock -Pot. In Crock-Pot, stir in the jalapenos, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and beer. Cover and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours or on High 3 to 4 hours. Serves . Serves 6 to 8