Guinness Irish Chili Recipe
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4.9
Guinness Irish Chili Recipe
Description
The Guinness Irish Chili Recipe starts by sautéing onions until they brown slightly, followed by celery, bell peppers, and garlic to build the flavor base. Ground lean beef is browned before introducing a fragrant mix of chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon, which provides warmth and subtle sweetness. Crushed tomatoes and Guinness stout are added for moisture and distinctive richness, simmering uncovered to thicken for 30 minutes. Red kidney beans are then stirred in to complete the hearty chili.
The resulting chili has a deep and savory profile with the stout adding maltiness and complexity. Cinnamon offers a gentle background note that complements the chili spices without overshadowing them. The texture is thick but spoonable, with tender chunks of beef and beans throughout.
This chili pairs well with sour cream, grated cheddar, and chopped green onions as toppings, adding creaminess and sharpness. It’s versatile for winter dinners or casual gatherings.
The recipe advises flexibility in Guinness volume if can sizes vary, noting the dish tolerates small adjustments without impacting the final flavor or texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 4 talks celery chopped
- 2 bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic grated on a Microplane or very finely minced
- 1 ½ lb ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cinnamon stick or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes can
- 14 ounce Guinness Stout 440ml, can, see notes
- 19 ounce red kidney beans drained and rinsed, canned
- sour cream optional toppings, grated (cheddar cheese
- cheddar cheese
- green onion
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, peppers, and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir the chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon stick into the pot. Add the tomatoes and Guinness and stir together well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the chili is nice and thick.
- Add the beans to the pot then season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve the chili with any or all of the toppings.
Notes
- Guinness can sizes may vary; small changes in the amount do not affect the recipe significantly.
- This chili is flexible and forgiving, so slight ingredient adjustments are acceptable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1407mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 2022mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 5407IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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