Easy Beer Chili
Easy Beer Chili Recipe
When it comes to cozy comfort food, nothing hits quite like a hearty pot of chili simmering away on the stove. This Beer Chili brings all the bold, smoky flavor with a twist — we’re using our Kick A$$ Chili Seasoning and a splash of your favorite beer to create layers of rich, savory goodness. Whether it’s game day, a chilly night in, or meal prep for the week, this easy one-pot wonder is guaranteed to satisfy.
- Author
- Chef Braz
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 60 minutes
- Servings
- 8
- Category
Dinner | Comfort Food | Game Day Recipes
- Cuisine
Southern
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp bacon grease
- 4 tablespoons Tiger Life Kick A$$ Chili Seasoning, divided
- 1 (12 oz) bottle of beer of choice
- 2 (15 oz) can beans of choice (pinto, kidney, red) drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can diced or whole tomatoes
- 2/3 cup bbq sauce
- shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, or green onions
Directions
- Sauté the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the meat: Add ground meat and season with 2 Tbsp Kick A$$ Chili seasoning. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add flavor: Add bacon grease to pot. Stir in minced garlic and saute quickly to avoid burning. Immediately add onions and bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes.
- Deglaze with beer: Pour in the beer, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add beans and tomatoes to pot. Season with 2 Tbsp Kick A$$ Chili.
- Build your chili: Add ground meat back in and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in bbq sauce.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes (or up to an hour for deeper flavor), stirring occasionally.