Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili

Name: Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 5 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 12 oz Beer; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 12 oz Chili Sauce; 2 tbsp Chili Seasoning Mix; 60 oz Diced Tomatoes; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 lb Ground Beef; 1 tsp Hot Sauce; 58 oz Kidney Beans; 6 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 0.25 cup Sugar; 1 whole White Onion; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

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

Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili delivers a rich, beefy bowl layered with tomato depth, mellow heat, and a malty hint of beer. Kidney beans add hearty texture while a blend of spices builds warmth without overwhelming the palate. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight, it’s even better topped with sharp Cheddar and a spoonful of sour cream.

Prep10 mins
Cook4 hrs 5 mins
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the ground beef in a large pot and cook over medium heat until it is evenly browned. Drain the excess fat.
2

Add the tomatoes, beans, beer, chili sauce, onion, sugar, garlic, chili seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
3

Lower the heat to low and simmer for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.