Six-Alarm Beef And Bean Chili
A hearty and intensely flavorful chili made with ground beef, two types of beans, and a trio of peppers for a serious kick. This chili is slow-simmered with beer and a blend of spices, creating a deep, complex flavor that's perfect for a cold day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 3 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 508 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 900 gground beef, 85% lean recommended
- 2 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 3 pcsjalapeño pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
- 5 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 3 tbspchili powder
- 1 tbspground cumin
- 1 tbspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspcayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1.5 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 355 mlbeer, lager or amber ale
- 480 mlbeef broth
- 794 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 280 gcanned diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 425 gcanned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 425 gcanned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsphot sauce(optional)
Equipment
large pot · spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned.
About 8 min
- 3
Carefully drain off most of the excess fat from the pot.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Leave about a tablespoon of fat in the pot for flavor and to sauté the vegetables.
- 4
Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
About 7 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly for one minute to toast the spices.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Toasting the spices deepens their flavor and makes the chili more aromatic.
- 7
Pour in the beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom with your spoon.
About 2 min
- 8
Stir in the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and the undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
About 2 min
- 9
Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: The long, slow simmer is key to developing a deep, rich flavor.
- 10
Stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans and pinto beans.
About 1 min
- 11
Continue to simmer with the lid off for another 30 minutes, allowing the chili to thicken.
About 30 min
- 12
Stir in the optional hot sauce. Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with more salt or cayenne pepper if needed.
About 5 min
- 13
Remove the pot from the heat and let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cook’s note: This allows the flavors to settle and meld together.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 507.9kcal
- Protein
- 28.7g
- Carbs
- 32.5g
- Fat
- 28.4g
- Fibre
- 9.3g
- Sugar
- 8.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator; the flavor improves overnight.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot throughout.
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