Beef, Bean & Beer Chili

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This is a hearty and flavorful chili featuring ground beef, pinto beans, and a full bottle of beer for a deep, complex flavor. The addition of spices like ancho chili powder and a hint of unsweetened cocoa powder creates a rich and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.

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Cooking Time
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Servings
Serves 6-8

🍳 Cooking Flow

In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onions until the liquid evaporates. → Stir in garlic and a spice blend, cooking until fragrant, then deglaze with a bottle of beer. → Add tomato purée, cocoa powder, and water, then simmer for 30 minutes. → Add diced green peppers and rinsed pinto beans, and simmer for another 30 minutes. → Serve hot, garnished with crème fraîche, cilantro, and a dash of cayenne.

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Ingredients List

Vegetable oil:A little
Diced onion:1 large
Ground beef (grass-fed recommended):2 lbs
Salt:To taste
Freshly ground black pepper:To taste
Ancho chili powder:A few tablespoons
Ground cumin:A few tablespoons
Paprika:About 1 tablespoon
Ground cinnamon:A small pinch
Garlic, finely minced:4-5 cloves
Beer (Saison or any preferred type):1 bottle
Unsweetened cocoa powder:1 spoonful
Dried Mexican oregano:A pinch
Cayenne pepper:To taste
Tomato purée:1 cup
Water or stock:As needed
Green pepper (Poblano recommended), diced:1
Pinto beans, rinsed and drained:2 cans
Crème fraîche or sour cream:For garnish
Fresh cilantro:For garnish

Important Notes

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Do not drain the fat and liquid after browning the beef; cooking it down concentrates the flavor.

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Any type of beer you enjoy drinking will work in this recipe.

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The consistency of the chili can be adjusted by adding more water or stock during the simmering process.

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You can skim off any excess fat that pools on the surface before serving if you prefer a leaner chili.

📺Channel:Food Wishes
👀Views:949,770
👍Likes:17,587
📅Published:6/12/2015

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