Halftime Chili

I'm intrigued by the addition of barbecue sauce. Recipe from Recipe Girl.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped sweet onions
• 6  large garlic cloves, minced
• 3  lbs ground beef
• 5  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 3  bay leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  mild  jalapenos, seeds & ribs removed and chopped finely
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can  beans in chili sauce

Directions

1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are soft and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minute Add chili powder, cumin, basil, bay leaves, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in jalapeños, tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to reincorporate the ingredients, about 1 hour and 15 minute Mix in the beans and heat an additional 5 minutes.