5.0 from 6 votes
Beer Chili
This spicy vegan beer chili is made with beans, peppers, tomatoes, and (of course) beer. It's an easy cold-weather stew that's perfect for Game Day and makes a perfect campfire chili!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 190 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 jalapeños, seeds + membrane removed, diced Swap for another bell pepper or a poblano pepper for a less spicy chili
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 12 ounces stout beer (1 bottle) Or use a Pale Ale
- 2 teaspoons diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce I buy pre-diced peppers in a jar
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained + rinsed
- 15 ounce can black or pinto beans, drained + rinsed
- corn chips or cornbread, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, peppers, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt to the pot. Cook until the veggies are tender and the spices are fragrant (~5 minutes).
- Slowly pour the beer into the pot, using a wooden spoon to help scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the chipotle peppers and crushed tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the beans, and simmer 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot with corn chips or cornbread (if desired).Leftovers / Make Ahead:Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Make Ahead / Freeze:Store in air-tight containers in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Yields approximately eight 8oz bowls of soup.
- Nutrition information assumes black beans were used (not pinto).
Nutrition Information
Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1082mg
(45%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1226IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1082mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1226IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.