Jens Beer Chili Recipes

BEEF, BEAN, AND BEER CHILI

Steps:

• Place a pot over high heat. Drizzle in vegetable oil. Add diced onion, ground beef, and salt. Break up meat with wooden spoon into small pieces as it browns. After meat browns and releases its juices, continue stirring until the released liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add garlic, chile powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture begins to darken, 3 or 4 minutes.
• Stir in beer. Add cocoa powder, oregano, cayenne, water, and tomato puree; stir well. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium-low. Simmer 30 minutes.
• Stir in diced green pepper and pinto beans. If mixture becomes too thick, add a bit more water. Simmer until peppers are tender and flavors have blended, about 30 more minutes.

JEN'S CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large pan or pot; remove and drain grease if necessary.
• Add sirloin and onion and saute until lightly browned. Return ground beef to pot. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 hours, covered, stirring occasionally.

SIMPLE BEER CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the meat with the olive oil.
• Add the green pepper, onion, and garlic and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add the oregano, black pepper, diced tomatoes, and Chili Mix. Stir to mix well.
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• Add the beer, Worcestershire sauce, and kidney beans. Stir to mix well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 2-3 hours; stirring occasionally.
• Mixture should not cook dry. If that happens, you could add a small can of V-8 juice.