Vegan Beer Chili

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large white onion ((chopped))
• 1/2 green pepper ((diced))
• 4 cloves garlic ((minced))
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp hot sauce ((optional))
• 1 12-oz. bottle dark Mexican beer ((I prefer Negra Modelo))
• 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 15.5-oz. can kidney beans ((slightly drained))
• 1 15.5-oz. can black beans ((slightly drained))
• Hot sauce, crackers and cornbread ((optional // for serving))