Beef and Beer Chili
Beef and Beer Chili is a hearty stew combining ground beef, green chiles, and pinto beans simmered slowly in a broth enriched with beer, tomato sauce, and warm spices such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. The simmering process develops rich, well-rounded flavors in a thick chili, with a mildly spicy undertone from cayenne pepper and green chiles. This chili offers a balanced texture with tender beef, soft beans, and a saucy consistency, making it suitable for a comforting main dish served with sides or toppings of choice.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces beer
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 30 ounces pinto beans , drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Add the beef, onion, garlic and chiles to a large dutch oven on medium heat.
- Cook, breaking the beef apart until the beef is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes, and the onions are translucent.
- Add in the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano and cayenne and stir well until evenly coated.
- Add in the beer, beef broth, tomato sauce and stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add in the beans and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 809mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.