Hearty Beer Chili For Cozy Nights Ahead
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Hearty Beer Chili Recipe for a Cozy Night
- Author: Andrew
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 bottle (12 oz) beer (preferably a lager or ale)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro
- Gather all your ingredients and chop the vegetables.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including juice), kidney beans, and black beans. Stir well to combine.
- Slowly add the beer to the mixture, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- After simmering, taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more spices or salt to suit your palate.
- Once the chili has thickened and the flavors are well combined, it’s ready to serve!
Notes
- This chili is perfect for a cozy night in.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg