Guinness Chili
This chili gets deep flavor from a full bottle of Guinness and hits that sweet spot between hearty weeknight dinner and something special enough for St. Patrick's Day. The beer adds richness without being boozy, and everything comes together in about 40 minutes.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~6 servings)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef ~80% lean works great
- 1 large onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 bottle Guinness Draught beer 11.2 oz
- 1 can fire roasted crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook 3-4 minutes, breaking into chunks until browned.
- Add onion and cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in Guinness and scrape up any stuck bits from the bottom.
- Add crushed tomatoes and maple syrup, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in kidney beans and simmer 20-30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Chili tastes better the next day and keeps 3-4 days in the fridge.
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