Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili
Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili delivers a deep, mellow richness from two cups of beer, balanced by tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a gentle heat from green chiles and chili powder. The long simmer melds tomatoes, cumin, and aromatics into a cozy bowl that’s robust without being overpowering. Serve this on chilly evenings, game days, or any time you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and the onion until the beef is browned and crumbly and the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard the excess grease. Move the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- 2
Stir the tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, beer, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture to combine.
- 3
Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
- Calories 369.59 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 22.37 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 31.71 g 12%
- Total Fat 16.11 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.23 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 729.95 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 9.77 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 5.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 76.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.63 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 733.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 79.96 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 10.27 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer Infused Slow Cooker Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 369.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili healthy?
- Beer-Infused Slow Cooker Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 369.59 calories and 22.37 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 729.95 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.23 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, 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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