Sriracha Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Sriracha Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 red onions, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup sriracha chili sauce; 6 ounces dark beer (such as porter or stout, I use Guinness); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 red onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup sriracha chili sauce
6 ounces dark beer (such as porter or stout, I use Guinness)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

1
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large dutch oven.
2
Add meat and season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat, breaking up large clumps.
3
After about 5 minutes, add onions and bell peppers.
4
Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occassionally, until onion begin to turn golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, bay leaves, tomato paste and Sriracha. Cook about a minute while stirring.
6
Add beer, stirring and scraping sides for stubborn bits.
7
Add tomatoes and beans.
8
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occassionally.
9
Remove bay leaves prior to serving.
10
Garnish with corn chips, cheddar cheese, onions, and/or chopped herbs as desired.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 red onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sriracha Chili Con Carne 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!

Sriracha Chili Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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