Dark Beer Chilli Recipe

Name: Dark Beer Chilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 cloves garlic - minced; 2 onions - diced; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons red chilli powder; 4 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 cup dark beer - i used extra dark guiness but any dark beer will do; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1/4 cup parsley; 15 ounces (1 can) red kidney beans - drained; 4 ounces cheese - for garnish; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired, and totally optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic - minced
2 onions - diced
1.5 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red chilli powder
4 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and diced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup beef stock
1 cup dark beer - i used extra dark guiness but any dark beer will do
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 cup parsley
15 ounces (1 can) red kidney beans - drained
4 ounces cheese - for garnish
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired, and totally optional)

1
Heat olive oil in large pot. Add garlic and onions to cook over medium to high heat for about five minutes or until onion is tender.
2
Add beef and cook for seven to eight minutes longer, break the ground beef apart. Stir frequently until the beef is well browned.
3
Season with salt and pepper. Then add in the chilli powder and stir. Let it simmer for two minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, beer, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and parsley together to stir well. Let sit over low to medium heat and cook for 45 minutes.
5
Add the beans and cook for 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
6
To serve, ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.

816

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 cloves garlic - minced, 2 onions - diced, 1.5 pounds lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Dark Beer Chilli falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Dark Beer Chilli

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Variations & substitutions

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