Ginger Ale Chili Recipe

Name: Ginger Ale Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2T bacon fat; 2 large onions, finely chopped (2cups); 2 small bell peppers, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 1/2 T chili powder; 1 1/2 T ground cumin; 1 T dry mustard; 1/2 t hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 t curry powder; 1/4 t dried rosemary, crumbled; 2 bay leaves; 2 lbs. ground beef; 1 large can plum tomatoes, undrained; 3/4 C ginger ale; 1/3 C dry red wine; 2 T worcestershire sauce; 2 t salt, pepper to taste; 1/4 C ketchup; 1/4 C dark rum; 2 cans kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

2T bacon fat
2 large onions, finely chopped (2cups)
2 small bell peppers, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 1/2 T chili powder
1 1/2 T ground cumin
1 T dry mustard
1/2 t hot red pepper flakes
1/4 t curry powder
1/4 t dried rosemary, crumbled
2 bay leaves
2 lbs. ground beef
1 large can plum tomatoes, undrained
3/4 C ginger ale
1/3 C dry red wine
2 T worcestershire sauce
2 t salt, pepper to taste
1/4 C ketchup
1/4 C dark rum
2 cans kidney beans, drained

1
Heat bacon fat until rippling in large heavy pan. Add onions, saute until just softened. Add green peppers and garlic---saute until peppers are just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, dry mustard, pepper flakes, curry, rosemary, and bay leaves, stirring to combine. Add meat and saute until meat loses all traces of red. Add tomatoes, ginger ale, wine, worcestershire, salt, pepper. Heat over medium heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, about 45 minutes.
2
Add ketchup and rum. Continue to simmer 15 minutes. Stir in beans, remove from heat. Let chili cool and refrigerate 2 to 3 days before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2T bacon fat, 2 large onions, finely chopped (2cups), 2 small bell peppers, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Ginger Ale 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.

Ginger Ale Chili

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