Game Day Chili with Beer

4.67 from 3 votes

I love Game Day Chili with Beer that simmers long and slow on the stove. Seasoned with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and green chiles.

Prep Time20

Cook Time2 40

Total Time3

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dark Beer, Green Chilies, Ground Beef, Red Beans, Tomatoes

Servings:

Calories: 355kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef 80/20 or ground venison
1 medium sweet onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce optional
1-2 tablespoons chili powder use more or less, depending on your appreciation for heat
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. chopped green chiles
30 oz. kidney beans
15 oz. diced tomatoes
15 oz. crushed tomatoes
12 oz. dark beer Stout works well

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Instructions

Gather your ingredients so you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Prepare the Ingredients

Using a sharp Chef's knife and cutting board, dice 1 medium sweet onion and mince 1 tablespoon minced garlic.

Make the Soup

In a large Dutch oven, brown 2 pounds lean ground beef.
Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.
Add 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, 1-2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine with the beef mixture.
Next, add in 4 oz. chopped green chiles, 30 oz. kidney beans, 15 oz. diced tomatoes and 15 oz. crushed tomatoes, and 12 oz. dark beer Bring mixture to a boil and then cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow the chili to set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve hot with saltine crackers and sliced cheddar cheese. This recipe is even better on the second day. Serves 6-8.

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