It's big. It's bad. It's Boozy Beef Chili.
Full-bodied porters or stouts, such as Guinness, add complexity and depth to otherwise ordinary beef chili. Make it for St. Patrick's Day or anytime you feel like having a belly-filling bowl of hot chili.
Boozy Beef Chili
Serves 6-8
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1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 large green or red bell pepper, chopped
1- 1/4 pound ground beef
1 1/2-2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Several shakes of salt
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 (14.5 oz) cans of pinto or red kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with the juice
1 (12 oz) bottle dark beer, such as Guinness stout
1 tablespoon corn meal, to thicken, optional
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute onions and pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add meat. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in spices and sugar. Add beans, tomatoes, and beer and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until thick and soupy. Stir in cornmeal if you want the chili thicker. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.
2. Top servings with any of the following: shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, sliced green onions, or fresh cilantro. This chili tastes even better the next day.
You might also like these beefy dishes by Food Blogga:
Chocolate Chipotle Chili
The Southwest Burger
Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
You might also like these chilis made with beer:
Crock Pot Chili recipe from Savour Fare
Turkey Chili recipe from A Good Appetite
Beef and Three Bean Chili recipe from Pinch My Salt
