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Beef and Bean Chili

Ground beef, peppers, beans, tomatoes, beer, and coffee simmer slowly with chili spices for a rich dinner.

$3.77per serving $$$
190 minstart to table
8servings

AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onion
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 2 bottles dark beer
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 4 cans (15 oz) pinto beans
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 can (4 oz) ortega chiles
  • 3 tbsp dried chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp dried ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the ground beef for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
  3. Add the onion, bell peppers, jalapenos, and garlic, then cook for 10 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper.
  5. Add the beer, coffee, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and chiles, then bring the chili to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours and 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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