Guinness Beef Chili is a hearty, flavorful chili with plenty of spice and Guinness beer.  It’s made in 30 minutes for an easy St. Patrick’s Day dinner!

Guinness Beef Chili in a bowl with sour cream and scallions on top

This Guinness Beef Chili recipe was originally posted in March 2013, and was in need of a facelift.  I updated the photos and recipe, and made it a 30 minute meal to boot.

What’s more St. Patrick’s Day than Guinness?  Corned beef, I guess.  If you don’t like corned beef, then this Guinness Beef Chili is the recipe for you!

Guinness Beef Chili in a bowl with sour cream and scallions on top
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While I don’t drink Guinness beer because it’s too heavy for me, I imagined that adding a full-bodied, flavorful beer to chili couldn’t be a bad thing.

Obviously it wasn’t. 🙂

The funny thing is, if I didn’t tell you there was Guinness beer in the chili, you really wouldn’t know it.

So why use it?  The Guinness adds body to the chili and gives it an incredible background flavor.  It makes the beef taste meatier, and really enhances the flavor of the tomatoes.

Guinness Beef Chili in a bowl with sour cream and scallions on top

I added plenty of warm spices to my chili, along with a little maple syrup to tone down the acidity from the beer and tomatoes.

This Guinness Beef Chili is so hearty, and is a great 30 minute meal for St. Patrick’s Day.  It’s also a great way to use up leftover Guinness if you happen to have some.

Or maybe you just buy it to cook with it like I do. 🙂

Bowl of Guinness chili with spoon

Did you try this recipe?  If so, be sure to leave a review below and tag me @flavorthemoments on Facebook and Instagram

Guinness Beef Chili in a bowl with sour cream and scallions on top

Guinness Chili

Guinness Chili is a hearty, flavorful chili with plenty of spice and Guinness beer.  It's ready in about 40 minutes for an easy St. Patrick's Day dinner!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs. grass fed ground beef I used 82% lean
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 11.2 ounces Guinness Draught beer (one bottle)
  • 28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 15 ounces kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, for serving optional

Instructions 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the ground beef and break it up into small chunks. Cook about 3-4 minutes, then add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease as necessary. Add the garlic and spices and cook 30 seconds longer, stirring until the mixture is well coated with the spice mixture.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 lbs. grass fed ground beef, 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Add the Guinness, crushed tomatoes and maple syrup and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and stir in the beans. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
    11.2 ounces Guinness Draught beer, 28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 15 ounces kidney beans
  • Remove from heat and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
    salt and pepper, cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, for serving

Notes

  • I always use lean grass-fed ground beef, which results in less fat. If you prefer ground beef that isn’t lean, you may want to degrease the pan before adding the remaining ingredients once the meat has cooked.
  • The chili can be made in advance and stored in the fridge, and is also freezer friendly!

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 223mg, Potassium: 855mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 962IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 5mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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