Chef Pachuco's Three Bean Beer Chili Recipe

Name: Chef Pachuco's Three Bean Beer Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck (I use Black Angus); 2 large red onions, chopped; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice (Contadina); 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Contadina garlic and onion); 1 (12 ounce) beer (Negra Modelo); 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (15 ounce) canspicy kidney beans; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce (A-1 Steak Sauce); 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (Frank's Red Hot); ⅓ cup chili powder; 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (leave seeds if you like spicy as I do)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground chuck (I use Black Angus)
2 large red onions, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice (Contadina)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Contadina garlic and onion)
1 (12 ounce) beer (Negra Modelo)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) canspicy kidney beans
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce (A-1 Steak Sauce)
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (Frank's Red Hot)
⅓ cup chili powder
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (leave seeds if you like spicy as I do)

1
Crumble the ground chuck into a skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook, stirring often until evenly browned.
3
Drain grease.
4
Transfer the browned ground chuck to a large stock pot.
5
Add the onions, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and beans.
6
Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, and jalapenos.
7
Cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
8
You may serve right away, but I have found that all of the flavors seem better the next day, or even two days later.
9
When serving, put some sharp cheddar cheese, more chopped red onion, and if you like, some sour cream.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground chuck (I use Black Angus), 2 large red onions, chopped, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice (Contadina), 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Contadina garlic and onion), and more.

Yes, Chef Pachuco's Three Bean Beer Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chef Pachuco's Three Bean Beer Chili

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