Dinner for 8
Beer Chili
Ground chuck simmers with beer, roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, spices, and cocoa for a rich, hearty chili.
$8.48for 4 servings
$2.12 per serving$8.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 31 oz | $2.48Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.96 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground chuck
- as needed kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 large jalapeno pepper
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp each: dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 12 oz beer
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock or chicken stock
- 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
- 2 whole dry bay leaves
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp masa harina
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion and jalapeño for 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ground chuck, then cook for 10 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the chili powder, oregano, and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the beer, stock, roasted tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 75 minutes.
- Stir in the masa harina and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, then remove the bay leaves.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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