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Maple Bourbon Chili Recipe
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Maple Bourbon Chili Recipe

Maple Bourbon Chili Recipe features lean ground beef simmered with onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne for warmth, combined with kidney beans, tomatoes, bourbon, and sweet maple syrup. The result is a rich, hearty chili with a subtle sweetness and a hint of bourbon depth, perfect for a filling meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
36 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef extra-lean
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin ground
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper ground
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes petite
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • water I use 1/2 cup, up to 1 cup, optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the beef to a large soup pot and place over medium-high heat. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon. Add the onion. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beef should be cooked through. Drain off any excess fat, if necessary.
  2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring often.
  3. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bourbon, and maple syrup. *If you like thinner chili, add up to 1 cup of water at this point. Stir well. Bring the liquid to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low or medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Let the chili rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion = 1/4 of the recipe Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 41.2g (14%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 4.4g (7%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 8.6g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion = 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 41.2g 14%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 4.4g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 8.6g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.