I love chili.
It is so versatile. It can be made gluten-free, have plenty of servings of vegetables and can be eaten alone, in a taco shell or even on a hot dog. I like to add sour cream & cheddar cheese to mine.
Yum.
This time though, I came across a recipe for Beer Chili, and because of my husband’s love of chili, I decided to give it a try.
When I first poured the beer into the chili, I was struck by how strong it smelled like beer.
I am not a fan of beer.
I would rather smell stinky cheese.
Or feet.
Well. No. Scratch the feet.
Figuratively.
If your feet itch, go away.
Anyhow, the smell abated and what we were left with was pure chili awesomeness.
Beer Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large minced onion
- 1 cup minced carrots
- 4 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. chili powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans - drained
- 2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
- 2 6 oz. cans tomato paste
- 1 12 oz. can of beer
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat and saute onions, carrots & garlic for 4-6 minutes.
- Add ground beef and ground pork to pot to brown.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
- Reduce heat to simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
We all loved this. My son had 3 bowls, my daughter 2 bowls, and I honestly lost count of how many my husband had.
“This is a keeper,” my son exclaimed after his first bite.
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Mike says
December 14, 2013 at 6:00 amI made this last night for my college boys, who are home for the holidays. I got one small bowl and they killed the rest of the pot between the two of them. Overheard a lot of talk about dorm food. Imagine? Thanks! 🙂
Mike says
November 5, 2013 at 9:23 amThis looks great! I am #NSNG and wonder about the brown sugar. Is that amount so low that it does not matter or can I make it without it?
Kimberly Grabinski says
November 5, 2013 at 11:03 amI bet it would be fine without it. I’m not sure the beer is #NSNG – in theory it cooks off and the brown sugar may too. I’m just not sure. You will have to ask Vinnie 🙂
I really was great though!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
October 16, 2013 at 10:32 amI’m not a beef girl myself, but this would be perfect to have for guests on game day.
Alison says
October 14, 2013 at 1:06 pmI pinned it so I can make it soon! 🙂
Kimberly Grabinski says
October 14, 2013 at 1:58 pmYay! I’m gonna make it again this week.
Shop with Me Mama says
October 1, 2013 at 11:50 pmYum!! I love Chili too! Thanks for the recipe!
Kimberly Grabinski says
October 2, 2013 at 9:53 amBest cold weather food ever! Fills you up more than soup.
Sara Phillips says
September 30, 2013 at 9:53 amYUM!
We have a chili cook-off every January at church, may I use this one?!
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 30, 2013 at 1:28 pmAbsolutely!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
January 25, 2015 at 8:17 pmSo I used Paula’s recipe this year …. but I lost. I’ll make yours next year! Do you think I could use ROOT beer instead of regular beer?
Kimberly Grabinski says
January 26, 2015 at 6:53 amHmmm I just don’t know. I think it would change the flavor but maybe it would be good!
Nichol says
September 30, 2013 at 6:14 amWith the cooler temps we had our first chili of the season last week. I love the addition of carrots to this. Like you though, I can’t stand the smell of beer, it is gag-worthy lol. This looks amazing.
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 30, 2013 at 9:00 amIt really was the best we have had. I want to add more veggies to it, even pureed. I usually have a stock of frozen pureed stuff but I ran out and haven’t yet replenished.
Cat Davis | Food Family & Finds says
September 28, 2013 at 11:51 amYou lost me at the word “beer” but a big bowl of chili does sound really good.
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 29, 2013 at 11:44 amIt tasted and smelled nothing like beer when it was done LOL.
Cat Davis says
September 29, 2013 at 11:55 amThat’s what people told me about beer battered onion rings so I tried one and spent the next 10 minutes trying to scrub the beer flavor out of my mouth. lol
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 29, 2013 at 2:31 pmI hate beer, this seriously did not taste anything like it. Just don’t smell it until like after 30 minutes of cooking LOL
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
September 28, 2013 at 8:55 amI like that you use beef AND pork – that’s a twist I’ve never tried in my chili. It’s like 47 degrees outside here right now, so this sounds like it would be a good dinner tonite 🙂
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 29, 2013 at 11:44 amWe make chili a lot but never did beef AND pork. I think it helped a lot.
dennis says
September 27, 2013 at 9:34 pmNext time add 2 tblspns of instant coffee grounds and 4 ounces of orange juice.
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 29, 2013 at 11:44 amInteresting!