Super-Good Chili with Beer
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
Super-Good Chili with Beer
Description
The chili begins by browning ground beef in canola oil, then cooking onion and garlic until softened. Cumin is added for aroma before stirring in diced tomatoes, pinto and kidney beans, diced green chiles, hot pepper sauce, salt, and a bottle of beer. The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry and the chili to thicken.
Its texture is hearty with tender beans and seasoned beef, while the green chiles and hot sauce provide a moderate heat complemented by the richness from the beer addition. Topped with cheese, each serving offers a balance of savory, spicy, and slightly tangy notes.
This chili is suited for casual meals, served warm as a filling main dish, and pairs well with cornbread or tortillas if desired. It benefits from a resting period so the flavors can deepen before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons cumin ground
- 1 diced tomatoes 12 ounce can
- 1 pinto beans 16 ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 red kidney beans 16 ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 beer 12 ounce bottle
- 1 green chiles 4 ounce, diced
- 1 Tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- cheese for garnish and toppings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add meat and cook until well browned. Remove meat into a separate bowl. Add onion and garlic back to remaining oil in the pan; cook over medium heat until tenter (approximately 5 minutes). Return meat to saucepan and stir in cumin, blending for about 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes (including liquids), beans, beer, chills, pepper sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to blend flavors. Serve with cheese.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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