Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili
This hearty chili combines lean ground beef and pinto beans with beer, tomato, poblano pepper, ancho chile, cumin, garlic, and a subtle hint of cocoa and cinnamon. It has a rich, layered flavor with gentle heat and is well suited to serving at a summer picnic, barbecue, or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large pot over high heat; drizzle in oil. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and salt in hot oil until beef is crumbly and browned and any released liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add chile powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture begins to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Pour in beer. Add water, tomato purée, cocoa powder, oregano, and cayenne; stir well. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes.
- 4
Stir in beans and poblano pepper. Simmer until peppers are tender and flavors have blended, about 30 minutes; add more water if chili becomes too thick.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 426.41 kcal High 21%
- Protein 38.85 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 31.67 g 12%
- Total Fat 13.9 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.43 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.75 mg High 29%
- Sodium 509.63 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 10.46 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 7.77 g --
- Added Sugars 3.98 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 76.75 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 7.17 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 607.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 13.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 21.76 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer Infused Beef and Bean Chili is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Beer, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 426.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Beer, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili healthy?
- Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 426.41 calories and 38.85 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 509.63 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.43 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.98 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Chocolate, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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