Chili Recipe with Beer
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
379 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Chili Recipe with Beer
Description
Chili Recipe with Beer features diced sirloin steak and ground pork sausage as the meat foundation, cooked alongside diced onions, red pepper, minced carrots, and garlic. Masa corn flour, ancho chile powder, and spices like cumin and oregano enhance the flavor and texture. Crushed tomatoes and pinto beans form the body of the chili, while beer adds complexity and helps meld ingredients. The chili is simmered for at least 30 minutes to thicken and blend flavors. Optional cayenne pepper can be added for a spicier taste.
The finished chili offers a hearty, thick consistency rich in savory and mildly spicy notes from the combination of chiles and seasonings. Serving with shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions provides contrast and freshness. It can be enjoyed with tortilla chips or cornbread to complement the bold flavors.
Using diced steak speeds cooking and adds texture contrast against ground pork sausage. Masa flour helps thicken the chili while contributing a subtle corn flavor. Adjusting cayenne pepper controls the heat level to suit preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sirloin steak diced (or ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 3 tablespoons masa (corn flour)
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 onion small dice, large
- 1 red pepper small dice
- 3/4 cup carrot minced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes or pureed tomatoes (28-ounce cans
- 2 cans pinto beans or kidney beans (14-ounce cans) drained
- 12 ounces beer mild flavored
Toppings:
- cheese shredded
- sour cream
- green onions
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Next add the chopped steak and sausage and cook until brown, 8-10 minutes, breaking up all the meat clumps.
- Add the masa, chile powder, cumin and oregano. Cook another 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the salt, sugar, tomatoes, beans, and beer. Scrape the bottom to deglaze.
- Reduce the heat and cook at least another 30 minutes, partially covered, until flavors are well combined and the chili has thickened. Stir occasionally.
- Add a couple dashes of cayenne pepper for extra heat. Serve with favorite toppings along with tortilla chips or cornbread!
Notes
- Using half steak diced and half sausage balances texture and flavor.
- Ground beef can substitute steak if preferred or for cost savings.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to tune the chili's spiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1011mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 818mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3410IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 30.9mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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