Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili

Name: Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Ancho Chile Powder; 12 oz Beer; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.13 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 2 lb Lean Ground Beef; 3 whole Minced Garlic; 1 whole Onion; 1 tsp Paprika; 24 oz Pinto Beans; 0.67 cup Poblano Pepper; 2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Tomato Puree; 1 tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 cups Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽American Mexican High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Beer-Infused Beef and Bean Chili layers tender ground beef with creamy pinto beans and the warm, smoky depth of ancho chile. A splash of beer and a whisper of cocoa round out the sauce, creating a rich, well-balanced bowl with gentle heat and complexity. It’s perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Prep10 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Set a large pot over high heat and drizzle in oil. Cook and stir the ground beef, onion, and salt in the hot oil until the beef is crumbly and browned and any released liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
2

Lower the heat to medium-high. Add the chile powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until the mixture starts to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Pour in the beer. Add the water, tomato purée, cocoa powder, oregano, and cayenne, then stir well. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 30 minutes.
4

Stir in the beans and poblano pepper. Simmer until the peppers are tender and the flavors have blended, about 30 minutes; add more water if the chili becomes too thick.
5

Serve and enjoy!