Bold Dark Beer and Coffee Beef Chili

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Bold Dark Beer and Coffee Beef Chili is a non-vegetarian American classic that combines tender beef with the robust notes of dark beer and strong coffee. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or game-day gatherings, featuring a unique blend of spices, cocoa powder, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. With a spicy kick from fresh hot chile peppers, this chili is versatile enough to serve with cornbread or over rice.

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Overview

This Dynamite Dark Beer and Coffee Beef Chili is a rich and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of dark beer and strong coffee with tender beef and a medley of spices. The addition of cocoa powder and brown sugar adds depth and a hint of sweetness, while fresh hot chile peppers provide a spicy kick. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a game-day feast, this chili is sure to impress with its unique and robust flavor profile.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 140 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 2 Whole onions, minced
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Pound (lb) ground beef
• 0.75 Pound (lb) beef sirloin, cubed
• 14.5 Ounces (oz) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 12 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) can or bottle dark beer
• 1 Cup strong brewed coffee
• 12 Ounces (oz) cans tomato paste
• 14 Ounces (oz) can beef broth
• 0.5 Cup packed brown sugar
• 3.5 Tablespoons (tbsp) chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cumin seeds
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cayenne pepper
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground coriander
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 4 15 Ounces (oz) cans kidney beans, drained
• 4 Fresh hot chile peppers, minced

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onions, minced garlic, ground beef, and cubed sirloin. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is well browned and the onions are tender.
2. Stir in the diced tomatoes with juice, dark beer, strong brewed coffee, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.
3. Season the mixture with packed brown sugar, chili powder, cumin seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder, dried oregano, ground cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and salt. Stir in 2 cans of the drained kidney beans and the minced hot chile peppers.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. After 1.5 hours, add the remaining 2 cans of drained kidney beans. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese and additional diced chile peppers if desired. Enjoy your flavorful and hearty chili!

Enjoy your homemade Bold Dark Beer and Coffee Beef Chili!