Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bottle (12 oz) beer (choose your favorite variety)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper (if using). Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beer, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider searing the beef cubes before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and jalapeño peppers according to your preference.
- Choose a beer that complements the flavors of the chili, such as a stout for richness or a lager for a lighter touch.
- Leftover chili can be frozen in individual portions for quick and convenient meals later on.
- Customize the toppings to suit your taste, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mamas beer chili slow cooker
