Beer Chili
Beer Chili is the ultimate hearty comfort food—packed with ground beef, beans, chipotle peppers, and simmered in light beer for rich, smoky flavor. Perfect for game day, tailgates, or cozy nights in. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and always a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground meat beef, turkey, or a mix
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce diced
- 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 can chili beans
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 packet “2 Alarm Chili Kit”
- 2 12 oz light beers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground meat over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté the Veggies: Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Seasonings & Tomatoes: Stir in the chipotle peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Sprinkle in the chili packet (adjusting heat/spice level to your preference). Cook together for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add the Beans: Mix in all the beans (chili, kidney, pinto, black). Stir well to combine.
- Pour in Beer: Add both light beers to the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with cornbread, shredded cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños on top.
