Add more corn. Add less corn...skip the corn. People have strong opinions about corn I've noticed. Also, I probably add more of the black beans. Whatever. You do you. Make this chili and tweak it to make it your own. Have fun! And be sure to share your creation and tag me in it when you do!
Heat pot. Add diced peppers and a sprinkle of salt. Cook on med-high until soft and edges are browning even a little black. Remove from pot.
Cook ground meat* with 2 T salt until completely cooked and even a little crispy. Transfer cooked meat into a separate bowl and save all the drippings in the pan. *If you are making this veggie style skip this step
Use the reserved oil from the meat or heat 2 T olive oil in the pot, add diced onions and saute on med-high until translucent then add the garlic and all ground spices, powdered garlic and onion, brown sugar, and saute until the onion start to turn golden brown - be careful not to burn the onion. Add a generous sprinkle of kosher salt (about 2 T) This will make a paste and will be very aromatic. Cook on med-high for 5 minutes stirring to avoid burning
Return the meat and peppers to the pot with all the spices and stir well. Add beer, liquid smoke, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, Sriracha and bring to a soft boil
Add all beans and corn and return to a boil then reduce to simmer for 15 minutes
Adjust seasoning. Check to add more salt? More brown sugar?
Serve with your favorite toppings - sour cream, grated cheese, jalapenos, diced green onions, hot sauce