Game Day Chili Recipe

Name: Game Day Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 pounds ground meat (any combination of ground beef chuck, pork shoulder or veal shoulder); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 bunches scallions, chopped (about 2 cups); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 tablespoons chile powder; One 12-ounce bottle dark beer, such as Dos Equis; Two 28-ounce cans whole fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed by hand; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons red hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 2 tablespoons green hot sauce, such as Tabasco; Suggested toppings: 1 cup lightly whipped and chilled creme fraiche, sliced jalapenos, fresh cilantro leaves, diced tomatoes, sliced cherry peppers, shredded Monterey Jack and shredded Cheddar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds ground meat (any combination of ground beef chuck, pork shoulder or veal shoulder)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2 bunches scallions, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 tablespoons chile powder
One 12-ounce bottle dark beer, such as Dos Equis
Two 28-ounce cans whole fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed by hand
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons red hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 tablespoons green hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Suggested toppings: 1 cup lightly whipped and chilled creme fraiche, sliced jalapenos, fresh cilantro leaves, diced tomatoes, sliced cherry peppers, shredded Monterey Jack and shredded Cheddar

1
In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
When the oil is hot, add the ground meat.
3
Cook and stir occasionally until browned all over and you can hear a slight crackling in the pan, letting you know the moisture has cooked away, about 15 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Reduce the heat to medium.
6
Add the garlic, onions and half of the scallions and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
7
Make a space in the pan and drop in the tomato paste.
8
Let toast for 1 minute and then stir into the meat.
9
Sprinkle on the chile powder.
10
Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
11
Pour in the beer and cook until almost reduced away, about 4 minutes.
12
Pour in the tomatoes and stock and season with the red and green hot sauce.
13
Adjust the heat so the chili is gently simmering and cook, uncovered, until the chili is thick, dark red and flavorful, about 1 1/2 hours.
14
Serve in bowls with the remaining scallions and suggested toppings.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 pounds ground meat (any combination of ground beef chuck, pork shoulder or veal shoulder), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Game Day 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.

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Game Day Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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